Brent Barton

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3.3.10

Growing Jobs in Oregon

Providing access to intelligence, mentorship, enhanced business service connectivity and infrastructure is a key to unlocking the potential of local companies, creating jobs and revenue that stay in Oregon.

2.12.10

Legislators Tackle Human Trafficking

“Oregon has become a hub for human trafficking on the West Coast,” said Rep. Brent Barton, D-Clackamas, one of the bill’s sponsors. “Human trafficking is tied with the illegal arms trade as the second largest world-wide illicit activity after the drug trade, and it is growing more rapidly than either. Oregon is not immune to it.”

2.3.10

Oregon Bill Adds to Chorus Against Human Trafficking

Barton says the goal of the bill is to raise awareness about human trafficking among the public.

1.14.10

State Pushes Sex Trafficking Sticker

Human trafficking is a big issue right now in Oregon and this is a simple way to both raise awareness and reach out to victims.

12.30.09

Top 5 Estacada Stories of 2009

“I want to thank Rep. Brent Barton and ODOT for taking a hard look at our requests and helping our small community in competition for stimulus funding,” Mayor Becky Arnold said earlier this year.

11.25.09

Sen Metsger Endorses Rep Barton for Oregon Senate

“Representative Barton has demonstrated a work ethic and passion for public service that will effectively serve the constituents of District 26 in the years to come,” Senator Metsger said. “I endorse Brent Barton to be our next State Senator.”

10.28.09

Coffee with Barton

State Representative stops in Estacada to visit with residents.

9.29.09

Senator Metsger won't seek re-election

9.29.09

Rep Barton Seeks Senate Seat

"[Senator Metsger] forged bi-partisan consensus on many bills, from transportation to education. His discipline with tax-payer money and willingness to look beyond party labels made him a great senator for this diverse district."

9.23.09

Representative Barton Named to Criminal Justice Commission

“I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to find cost-effective methods to reduce crime and protect our communities”

6.14.09

Oregon gets tough on metal thieves

Our neighbors to the north appreciate the metal theft law.

5.13.09

Town Hall Meeting

4.22.09

Sunrise Corridor Moves to Top of State Transportation Package

4.13.09

Estacada lands $550K in stimulus money

10.17.08

Oregonian Endorsement

"Barton is exactly the kind of representative this fast-changing district needs -- and deserves."

6.25.08

State Representative Challenger in Estacada