Barbara Fontaine
Barbara Fontaine (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 55. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Fontaine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Barbara Fontaine was born in Yakima, Washington. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in 1979. Fontaine’s career experience includes working as a forester.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson defeated Barbara Fontaine in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vikki Breese-Iverson (R)  | 73.5 | 31,572 |
 | Barbara Fontaine (D) | 26.3 | 11,300 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 42,934 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Barbara Fontaine advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Fontaine | 96.9 | 4,102 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.1 | 133 | ||
| Total votes: 4,235 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vikki Breese-Iverson | 99.5 | 10,695 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 10,750 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Barbara Fontaine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fontaine's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I worked my way through Oregon State University as a wildland firefighter. After earning a BS in Forest Management I went on to complete a 30-year career with USDA Forest Service on the Ochoco National Forest here in Central Oregon.
As a forester I led interdisciplinary teams developing landscape level plans to improve ecosystem resiliency including timber harvest, wildlife habitat, stream restoration and many other aspects of resource management. I developed skills resolving complex problems and balancing competing interests through team work. During my career I saw firsthand how climate change is impacting our forests and deserts, streams and lakes.
Today, in retirement I am active in organizations promoting social, economic and environmental justice.
My husband Steve Lent and I raised our two children here in Crook County. We cherish the time we spend with our two grandchildren and love our home and community in Powell Butte and Prineville.- Our beautiful Central Oregon: Let's protect its natural wonders by doing our part to reduce climate change.
- Freedom: In order to flourish everyone needs access to food, shelter, safety, education, healthcare and work.
- Community: We understand the value of inclusion and diversity for building community and the importance of promises kept.
A willingness to listen and understand different points of view. A willingness to continue learning broadly and deeply.
Public service means making a difference in people's lives and creating a better society. It's working for others, not yourself or your business. A public servant needs to recognize changing needs, circumstances and priorities so needs a broad understanding of local, state and national issues.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 27, 2020
