Jeff Barker (politician)

Jeff Barker (born 1943) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, for the 28th district from 2003 until his retirement in 2021.

Jeff Barker
Barker in 2009
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 28th district
In office
2003 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byTootie Smith
Succeeded byWlnsvey Campos
Personal details
Born1943 (age 79–80)
Portland, Oregon
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Aloha, Oregon, U.S.
EducationPortland State University (BS)

Early life and education

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

He led the Portland Police Association in 1995–1996, describing its power as "Chiefs come and go like itinerant laborers, but the union is always there."[3]

His support and advocacy in animal-related measures saw him labeled as a 2011 "Top Dog" by the Oregon Humane Society.[4]

Legislative committees

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

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. "Representative Jeff Barker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  2. "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
  3. Tess Riski (24 June 2020). "For Nearly 80 Years, the Portland Police Association Has Wielded Power in a Town That Doesn't Like Cops. That Power Is Now Under Siege". Willamette Week. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  4. 2011 Oregon Humane Society Legislative Scorecard Archived 2012-06-28 at the Wayback Machine at the Oregon Humane Society
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