Brent Barker

Brent Barker was born in Iowa. He graduated from Aloha High School. He earned an associate degree from Saddleback Community College in 1988, a bachelor's degree from California State University in 1990, a graduate degree from California State University in 1991, and a graduate degree from Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law.[1] His career experience includes working as a commercial real estate broker.[2]

Barker has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]

Heritage Foundation

Entrepreneur Network

National Association of Realtors

Certified Commercial Investment Member

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brent Barker for Oregon will promote, and build fair access to our democracy in the State of Oregon; making reliable tools available to achieve economic success in the capacity of Secretary of State; ensuring resources are used responsibly and efficiently, with accountability, integrity, competency, honesty, and transparency to the public.

Have a level of experience and education commensurate with the mission of government and community service. Empathic to Oregon taxpayers, voting integrity, environment, job creation; in a safe, healthy community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A New Day is ComingWhen values are clear decisions are easyIntegrity Job Growth and Collaboration

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Listen to business and support responsible state growth

2. Ensure fair elections and support all candidates equally

3. Encourage, promote, and incentivize new business

4. Bring high paying jobs to Oregon

5. Protect voting integrity, process, and sovereignty

6. Collaborate with business, and the state legislature

7. Identify and implement public health and safety solutions

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Election Integrity - Job Growth - Collaboration

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Abraham Lincoln - Lincoln, a moderate Republican, had to navigate a contentious array of factions with friends and opponents from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Lincoln managed his own successful re-election campaign. He sought to heal the war-torn nation through reconciliation. In 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the slaves in the states "in rebellion" to be free.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius - Spiritual Teachings and Reflections

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Have a level of experience and education commensurate with the mission of government and community service.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Integrity, honesty, and collaboration of ideas.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

JFK Assassination - recall father coming in from work - 3 Years

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paper route and mowing lawns - 4 Yrs

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

America - "you can do magic"

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

The secretary of state serves as the auditor of public accounts, chief elections officer, and administrator of public records.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Elections oversight, processes and following legislative rules

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not always.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Sense of urgency to responsibilities. Empathic to Oregon taxpayers, voting integrity, environment, job creation; in a safe, healthy community.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

TBD

Campaign website

Barker’s campaign website stated the following:

Brent Barker

2024 Candidate for

Oregon Secretary of State

Proposes:

"Oregon's Organic Voting Measure"

Statewide Holiday for all State and Federal Elections

Tax credit to employer that provide ½ and full day paid holiday to employees

Statewide In-Person Voting

Valid Government Issued ID Required

Mail-In-ballots for Military and Provisions for Absentee Voters

Voter Registration Rolls are all Reset to Zero (requiring new registration), in lieu of costly audits. After which, renew all Voter Registrations every 8 years.

Equal observers of major parties required at all voting stations

Hand count tally results with observers

Ballots are archived – for automatic recounts of 51%[3]

—Brent Barker’s campaign website (2024)[4]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Small Business Owner and Coldwell Banker Oregon Commercial Principal Broker with licensing in Washington & Arizona. Worked in construction projects and trades in the early years to pay for a college education. Nationally Accredited Exercise Physiologist and trainer to work with professional sports teams (NHL, NFL, Track and Minor League Baseball); and their athletes to become a television spokesperson. Graduate of Aloha High School earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration and Master of Arts at California State University, Chico. Certified by the Leadership Institute’s 2018 International School of Campaign Fundraising in Vienna, Austria. Graduate education continues at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law - Master of Legal Studies (MLS) emphasis Dispute Resolution. Named 2009 US-Asia Expo Ambassador for Arizona by Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) International Trade Council. Received the 2015 Commendation Award for Public Service by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Precinct Committee Person (PCP) and Oregon Delegate. White House - Executive Office of the President (EOP) - Associate, Office of Advance

Charitable and volunteer activities include Homes for Hope, UMOM New Day Homeless Centers and fundraising for World Vision.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Listen to and support labor and business needsTrain a qualified workforce with marketable skillsEncourage, promote, and incentivize new businesses to move operations to Oregon

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Long-term goal has always been a level of experience and education commensurate with the mission of government and community service. Empathic to Oregon taxpayers, citizenry and concerned to the longer-term interests of society.