Brent Barton

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8.12.10

Campaign Update - August 8

Ballots will be arriving in mailboxes in only 63 days! Things are really starting to heat up with the campaign. I am writing today both ... [Read more...]

8.2.10

Barton Wins Key Endorsements in State Senate Race

Firefighters join growing list of supporters

CLACKAMAS – Representative Brent Barton (D-Clackamas), candidate for Senate District 26, announced today the endorsement of the Oregon State ... [Read more...]

7.26.10

Campaign Update - July 26

Despite the hot summer sun, our campaign has been gaining in momentum all month long. In fact, we just knocked on our 15,000th door. Here ... [Read more...]

7.1.10

Successful forums with Sen Metsger and District Attorney Foote

I deeply appreciate the dozens of people who attended the latest two installments of my forums.

In the last event to be held in ... [Read more...]

6.23.10

Thanks for your questions

Earlier this month, Oregon Attorney General John Kroger joined me for the first of my legislative forums. At each of these events we discuss issues ... [Read more...]

6.4.10

Press Release: Rep Barton to Host Townhall with Attorney General John Kroger

A Community Conversation on Public Safety and Consumer Protection

CLACKAMAS - Representative Brent Barton (D- Clackamas) and Oregon Attorney General John Kroger will be hosting ... [Read more...]

5.18.10

Barton Official Nominee for Senate D26

Current State Representative running for open seat in November’s election

SALEM – Tonight’s election results made official that Oregon Representative Brent Barton (D-Clackamas) ... [Read more...]

5.18.10

Constituent Coffees May 22

May 22 will be the next installment of my monthly constituent coffees. Spare an hour and join me to discuss state and local issues at ... [Read more...]

5.18.10

Townhall with John Kroger

Help me welcome Oregon's Attorney General John Kroger to Clackamas. As attorney general, John Kroger has made Oregon a better place to live and work. ... [Read more...]

3.16.10

Reminder for March Coffees

This Saturday will be my monthly coffee at a location near you. I hope you will be able to join me at one of them.

... [Read more...]

2.25.10

Reflections on February 2010 special session

The legislature has just now concluded its February special session. My primary focus this past month has been economic development and helping struggling families. Looking ... [Read more...]

1.15.10

Press Release: Representative Barton Testifies on Bill to Combat Human Trafficking

HB 3623 would provide Human Trafficking Hotline information

SALEM – Representatives Brent Barton (D-Clackamas) and Jefferson Smith (D-East Portland) joined by Multnomah County Commissioner Diane ... [Read more...]

1.12.10

New Year, New Laws, Same Coffee Schedule

This Saturday I’ll be holding my first set of coffees for 2010. We may have started a new year, but the schedule remains the same. ... [Read more...]

11.20.09

Press Release: Senator Metsger Endorses Representative Barton

Crucial Early Endorsement for Representative Barton Builds Momentum for Senate District 26 Election

CLACKAMAS – Senator Rick Metsger (D – Welches) today endorsed Representative Brent ... [Read more...]

10.23.09

Important Links

Pass this information to your neighbors who could use some help in these tough economic times.

Unemployment Benefit Extension: If your benefits have run out ... [Read more...]

10.23.09

Coffees, Saturday October 24

On October 24, I look forward to seeing you at one of the three coffee shops listed below. I'll need your input as I prepare ... [Read more...]

9.28.09

Press Release Announcing Candidacy for State Senate

Representative Barton thanks Senator Metsger for his distinguished service in the Oregon State Legislature

CLACKAMAS – Representative Brent Barton (D – Clackamas) announced he is ... [Read more...]

9.28.09

My Candidacy for State Senate District 26

I am declaring my candidacy for Oregon Senate District 26. It’s been an honor to serve half of this Senate District in my current role ... [Read more...]

9.28.09

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for visiting my website. I am honored to serve as the Oregon State Representative for House District 51. The District includes Estacada, Damascus, ... [Read more...]

9.17.09

Saturday Coffee, September 19

Even though the legislature isn't meeting now, my work representing you doesn't stop.

To be a better representative for you I need to understand ... [Read more...]

9.16.09

Representative Barton Begins Service with Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

SALEM – State Rep. Brent Barton (D-Clackamas) will attend his first meeting this week as the newest member of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Barton, ... [Read more...]

7.30.09

Oregon Jobs and Transportation Bill Signed

Wednesday, July 29, Governor Kulongoski signed the Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act (JTA) into law. The JTA had bi-partisan support as it passed through the ... [Read more...]

7.9.09

July 28 Town Hall - Boring Fire Dept Annex

When: Tuesday July 28, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Change of venue: Boring Fire District Station Annex
     28655 SE Highway 212
Right next to the post office ... [Read more...]

7.8.09

July 16 Estacada Chamber Forum

When: Thursday July 16, Noon
Where: Grace House [Read more...]

7.3.09

Session ends while our work continues

Thank you for your input for the past six months. On Monday, the Oregon Legislature adjourned their session one day early, navigating the toughest economic ... [Read more...]

6.19.09

End of Session is Near

The end of the session is almost upon us. I have heard from hundreds of residents about dozens of issues. The legislature has seen more ... [Read more...]

4.29.09

Todays work and tomorrow's town hall

Today, I carried HB 3140 to the House Floor. This bill will expand Oregon's workshare program; helping employers keep their employees. Companies can scale back ... [Read more...]

4.17.09

Town Halls and Coffees

Your legislature has been hard at work representing you. As your representative, I was proud to carry bills that will protect assault victims and toughen ... [Read more...]

4.15.09

Rep Barton Carries Two Priority Bills

Barton champions public safety bills dealing with drug and sex offenders

SALEM – Representative Brent Barton (D-Clackamas) today championed two public safety bills on the ... [Read more...]

3.22.09

Townhalls on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 31

My schedule in Salem includes committee meetings, floor sessions, work groups, and meetings with policy advocates. This is all part of the normal hum of ... [Read more...]

3.5.09

Oregon's Budget and Education

Serving as your Representative is both humbling and rewarding. I have worked my hardest to improve our district and our state. In this and subsequent ... [Read more...]

2.17.09

Rep Barton Carries Housing Opportunity Legislation

Bill will help rural families increase access to affordable housing

SALEM – Representative Brent Barton today carried a bill expanding housing opportunity in Oregon. The ... [Read more...]

1.12.09

Rep Barton Sworn In

Rep. Brent Barton Sworn into Office as 75th Oregon Legislature Convenes

SALEM – Rep. Brent Barton was sworn into office today, as the 75th Oregon ... [Read more...]

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