Jeff Barker (politician)

Jeff Barker
Barker in 2009
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 28th district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded by Bruce Starr
Personal details
Born 1943 (age 74–75)
Portland, Oregon
Political party Democratic
Residence Aloha, Oregon
Alma mater Portland State University
Occupation police lieutenant

Jeff Barker (born 1943) is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 28 since 2003.

Personal information

Jeff Barker was born in 1943 in Portland, Oregon and his home city is in Aloha, Oregon.[1]

Education

Barker received a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University.[2]

Career

Barker in 2009

Prior to running for the Oregon State Legislature, Barker served as an enlisted man in the United States Marines, and later an Oregon State Trooper. He entered the Portland Police Bureau as an officer, before making detective, and eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant.[2]

His support and advocacy in animal-related measures saw him labeled as a 2011 "Top Dog" by the Oregon Humane Society.[3]

Political Experience

Jeff Barker has had the following political experience:

  • Representative,Oregon State House of Representatives, 2002–present[1]

Current Legislative Committees

Jeff Barker has been a member of the following legislative committees:

  • Judiciary, Chair
  • Public Safety Subcommittee, Vice Chair
  • Member, Ways and Means Committee
  • Veteran's Committee, Chair
  • Member, PERS Reform Committee (2003)
  • Member, Health Committee

Professional Experience

Jeff Barker has had the following professional experience:

  • Police Lieutenant,Portland Police Bureau, retired
  • Trooper, Oregon State Police
  • United States Marine Corps 1961-1964, enlisted.

References

  1. 1 2 "Representative Jeff Barker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 http://www.leg.state.or.us/barker/
  3. ↑ 2011 Oregon Humane Society Legislative Scorecard Archived 2012-06-28 at the Wayback Machine. at the Oregon Humane Society


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