Charles Barrett Mask
Charles Barrett "Barry" Mask (b. July 25, 1959) is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 31 from February 28, 2006 to September 30, 2013. Mask announced his resignation from the state legislature in May 2013, following his appointment as the new chief executive officer of the Alabama Association of Realtors.[1]
Biography
Mask earned his B.S. in Public Administration from Auburn University.[2] His professional experience includes working in governmental affairs with the Alabama Association of Realtors, the Alabama State Employees Association, the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association and in architecture and engineering as a project manager for the Riverfront Master Plan.[3][2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism, Chair |
| • Internal Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Ways and Means Education |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Alabama Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism, Chair | ||||
| • Internal Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means Education, Subcommittee on Higher Ed Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Sponsored bills
Below are the bills that Representative Charles Barrett Mask (R-31) has sponsored or co-sponsored:
| Bills sponsored and co-sponsored by Charles Barrett Mask (R-31) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Year | Description | Bill vote | |
| HB 159 | 2012 | Seeks to authorize the establishment of an economic development incentive program |  | |
| HB 159 | 2011 | Further restricts and regulates the public services available to illegal immigrants and undocumented residents | | |
| HB 160 | 2011 | Authorizes companies to retain a percentage of state income taxes withheld from eligible employees | | |
| HB 126 | 2010 | Extends payments into the Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 years | |
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Political positions
| Key Issues for Charles Barrett Mask | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue | Description | Position | ||
| Economic Incentives | State-funded economic incentive programs designed to increase job growth and quality job retention | Supported | ||
| Business tax benefits | The power to allow certain businesses deemed valuable for the common good to retain some state taxes | Supported | ||
| Sunday liquor sales | The power for municipalities to hold referendum elections on whether or not to allow liquor sales on Sundays | Opposed | ||
Elections
2010
Mask won election in the 2010 election for Alabama House of Representatives District 31. Mask ran unopposed in the Republican primary and won election, after running unopposed, in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Barry Mask Incumbent |
98.4% | 13,104 | |
| Write-ins | 1.6% | 219 | ||
| Total Votes | 13,323 | |||
2006
General election
Mask won election in the 2006 election for Alabama House of Representatives District 31. Mask ran unopposed in the June 6 Republican primary and won election, after running unopposed, in the general election which took place on November 7, 2006.[5]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Barry Mask Incumbent |
98.4% | 10,508 | |
| Write-ins | 1.6% | 173 | ||
| Total Votes | 10,681 | |||
Special election
Mask won election in the 2006 special election for Alabama House of Representatives District 31. Mask defeated Don Wharton in the January 24 special Republican primary[6] and defeated Bobby Payne (D) in the special general election, which took place on February 28, 2006.[7][8]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 31, Special Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Barry Mask |
58.8% | 4,269 | |
| Democratic | Bobby Payne | 41% | 2,981 | |
| Write-In | 0.2% | 14 | ||
| Total Votes | 7,264 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2010
In 2010, Mask’s endorsements included the following:[9][10]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
- Alabama National Federation of Independent Businesses
- Rated 71% by VOICES for Alabama’s Children based on his positions
2011
In 2011, Mask’s endorsements included the following:[10]
- Rated 100% by Alabama National Federation of Independent Businesses based on his positions
- Rated A by National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund based on his positions on gun rights
Personal
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Mask discusses communities rebounding from tornado strikes |
Mask and his wife, Jill, reside in Redland, where they moved shortly after their marriage.[3]
Mask was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, where he participated in a variety of YMCA programs, including Blue Ridge Assembly, Youth City Council and YMCA Youth Legislature. Mask also served as the Student Relations Council President at Robert E. Lee High School. At Auburn University, he became the first official mascot of the Auburn Tigers, known as "Aubie the Tiger," and was named Best Mascot in 1979.[3]
In addition to his service on various boards and involvement in a numerous clubs, Mask also enjoys hunting, fishing and football.[2] Mask is also involved in wrestling; since 2007, the Barry Mask Wrestling Invitational has been held in Wetumpka.[11][12][13][14]
Awards and associations
- Lifetime member, Auburn Alumni Association[3]
- Board Member, Elmore County Community Foundation
- Member, Lion's Club of Wetumpka
- Member, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity National Council
- Member, Redland Community Association
- Member, Leadership Elmore County
- Co-Founder and Past Chairman, Joe Sewell Award
- Created in 2005, the Joe Sewell Award honors high school Christian student athletes in Elmore County.[2]
- Co-Founder, Shug Jordan/Dean Katherine Cater Leukemia Fund
- Co-founder and Vice-Chairman, Elmore County Economic Development Authority
- Former President, Elmore County Auburn Club
- Former President, Interfraternity Council
- Former Vice-Chairman, Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority
- 2012: Named "Most Outstanding Legislator of the Year" by the Economic Development Association of Alabama
- 2011: Awarded as an "Advocate for Progress" by the Business Council of Alabama
Recent news
Mask is introduced as new CEO of AAR |
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google News search for the term "Charles + Barrett + Mask + Alabama + House + Legislature"
External links
- Alabama House of Representatives, "Representative Barry Mask biography," accessed September 26, 2013
- Project Vote Smart, "Representative Barry Mask's Biography," accessed September 26, 2013
- Project Vote Smart, "Representative Charles 'Barry' Barrett Mask's Political Summary," accessed September 26, 2013
- LinkedIn, "Barry Mask's profile page," accessed September 26, 2013
- Open States, "Barry Mask profile," accessed September 26, 2013
- Alabama Library Association, "Rep. Barry Mask biography," accessed September 26, 2013
- OpenBama, "Rep. Barry Barrett Mask profile," accessed September 26, 2013
- Vote AL, "Biographical Profile for Charles Barrett "Barry" Mask," accessed September 26, 2013
- The Wetumpka Herald, "Association of Realtors names Mask CEO," May 9, 2013
- Alabama Association of Realtors, "Staff biographies: Barry Mask," accessed September 26, 2013
- AL.com, "State Rep. Barry Mask becomes third Republican House member to resign this summer," September 3, 2013
- Alabama Political Reporter, "Mask Announces Resignation," September 5, 2013
- The Montgomery Advertiser, "Mask: New job led to exit from House," September 10, 2013
- AL.com, "Alabama state legislator questions Gil Collar death, asks for investigation," October 11, 2012
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Times Daily, "Barry Mask resigns state House seat," September 4, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Alabama Association of Realtors, "Staff biographies: Barry Mask," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Barry Mask's Biography," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ State of Alabama, "Canvass of Results, General Election, November 2, 2010," November 22, 2010
- ↑ State of Alabama, "Canvass of Results, General Election, November 7, 2006," November 29, 2006
- ↑ State of Alabama - Secretary of State, "HD 31 Ballot Certification, Republican Party," December 14, 2005
- ↑ State of Alabama - Secretary of State, "HD 31 Ballot Certification, Democratic Party," December 14, 2005
- ↑ State of Alabama, "Certification of Results, Special General Election, Alabama House of Representatives District 31, February 28, 2006," March 22, 2006
- ↑ Archived version of Alabama Tea Party Express website, December 20, 2010
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Charles 'Barry' Barrett Mask's Political Summary," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ USA Today High School Sports, "HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: BARRY MASK INVITATIONAL A FAMILY AFFAIR," January 27, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ USA Today High School Sports, "High School Sports Photos: BARRY MASK WRESTLING TOURNAMENT," January 26, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Facebook, "Barry Mask High School Wrestling Championship Invitational," accessed September 27, 2013
- ↑ AL.com, "Central Alabama Regional Wrestling Tournament to host 13 teams and over 300 high school wrestlers on November 22," November 5, 2008
- ↑ The Wetumpka Herald, "Association of Realtors names Mask CEO," May 9, 2013
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