Barney Fisher
Barney Fisher (b. December 17, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 125 from 2005 to 2013.
Fisher is a graduate of the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and earned his B.S. in education from the University of Missouri Columbia. He has served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a teacher in the Wellsville Public School System.
Fisher is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, Marine Corps Association, National Rifle Association, Nevada Chamber of Commerce, Rinehart Christian Church, and the Vietnam Veterans Association.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fisher served on these committees:
- Agri-Business
- Emerging Issues in Animal Agriculture
- Veterans
- Workforce Development and Workplace Safety, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fisher served on these committees:
- Agri-Business (Vice-Chairman)
- Veterans
- Retirement
- Special Standing Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (Chairman)
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
A minority of Missouri lawmakers signed the 2011 edition of the "No New Taxes Pledge." The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is offered by the nonprofit lobbying organization Americans for Tax Reform with the goal of opposing all tax increases as a matter of principle. Just one out of 34 state Senate members signed the 2011 pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 38 lawmakers signed.
Fisher signed the pledge.[1]
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010, Fisher won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barney Fisher ran for District 125 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Carla Keough.[2]
Barney Fisher raised $30,145 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 125 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barney Fisher (R) | 9,429 | 60.6% | ||
| Carla Keough (D) | 6,123 | 39.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Fisher is married and has 3 children.[4]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Barney Fisher
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Americans for Tax Reform, "2011 State Legislative Signers of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge," accessed November 26, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Fisher's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Fisher
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 125 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Warren Love (R) |
