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Michael Barbieri
Michael A. Barbieri (b. July 28, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 18 from 2008 to August 3, 2015. He resigned to become the new director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health for the Department of Health and Social Services.[1]
Biography
Barbieri is executive director of Crossroads of Delaware and founder and director of Strategic Management Initiatives. He is a certified alcohol and drug counselor for the Delaware National Guard and a licensed clinical social worker.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barbieri served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Corrections |
| • Education |
| • Gaming & Parimutuels |
| • Health & Human Development, Chair |
| • Labor |
| • Natural Resources |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Barbieri served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Gaming & Parimutuels |
| • Health & Human Development, Chair |
| • Labor |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barbieri served on these committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Gaming & Parimutuels |
| • Health & Human Development, Chair |
| • Labor |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barbieri served on these committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Gaming & Parimutuels |
| • Health & Human Development, Chair |
| • Labor |
Campaign themes
2008
Barberi's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[2]
- Energy - "Monitor the activity of the energy companies, Encourage greater use of renewable sources, Provide energy credits for individuals who are investing in appliances or home repair that would create greater energy efficiency, Encourage competition for the purchase of energy"
- Employment - "Create incentives and capital for Small business growth and new business development, Support development of new businesses in the area that would provide a living wage and necessary benefits, Encourage existing employers to provide appropriate wages and benefits for employees"
- Education - "Provide greater support for teachers in the classroom, Make sure that money goes into the classroom and not the administration. Place a cap on what can go toward admin, Explore the development of more vocational classes, Provide support for the education system to better prepare youth for the labor market in Delaware, Focus on skills, not passing the standardized test"
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2014
Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. Incumbent Michael Barbieri defeated Christopher A. Piecuch in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Michael Barbieri Incumbent |
82.4% | 577 |
| Christopher A. Piecuch | 17.6% | 123 |
| Total Votes | 700 | |
2012
Barbieri ran in the 2012 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 18. Barbieri ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Barbieri Incumbent |
100% | 7,501 | |
| Total Votes | 7,501 | |||
2010
Barbieri won re-election to the 18th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Barbieri defeated Terry R. Spence in the November 2, 2010, general election.[8]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 18 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Barbieri (D)
|
3,115 | 53.0% | ||
| Terry R. Spence (R) | 2,677 | 45.5% | ||
| Terry R. Spence (Working Families) | 89 | 1.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barbieri won election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 18th District, defeating Terry Spence (R). Barbieri received 4,164 votes in the election while Spence received 3,845 votes.[9] Barbieri raised $23,686 for his campaign; Spence raised $85,815.[10]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Barbieri (D)
|
4,164 | 52.0% | ||
| Terry Spence | 3,845 | 48.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 13 through June 30.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
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In 2014, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 14 through July 1.
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2013
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Personal
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Barbieri is a member of the Caesar Rodney Rotary, Employee Assistance Professionals, National Association of Social Workers and chair of the Rotary Basket Brigade.[11]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Michael + Barbieri + Delaware + Legislature
See also
- Delaware House of Representatives
- Delaware House Committees
- Delaware House of Representatives District 18
- Delaware State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ delawareonline.com, "Newark Rep. Mike Barbieri resigns for state job," accessed July 14, 2015
- ↑ mikebarbieri.net, "Issues," accessed June 17, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election results," accessed September 17, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division, "Official 2008 Election results," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign contributions," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 20, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Delaware House District 18 2008–August 3, 2015 |
Succeeded by David Bentz (D) |
