Politics & Government
Candidate Bio: Dick Barry, Republican for State Representative
Meet your local candidates for state office in the 2012 Primary Election.

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Richard "Dick" Barry, Republican
Running for state representative
Date of birth: 1942
Your background /education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University.
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Experience/Occupation: Manufacturing and Marketing Executive. Retired, with some consulting part time.
Prior elected office: Ethics Committee, State Rep. 2007-08, and 2011-12.
Priorities: Continue to reduce size and scope of government.
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Why are you running? See answer to "Personal." My kidsand grandkids deserve a great state to play, live, learn and contribute
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