La Grande businessman Greg Barreto has announced his candidacy for state representative in House District 58.
Barreto, owner of Barreto Manufacturing, said his focus will be improving Oregon’s economy and decreasing regulation from state government.
“Those serving in Salem should be in the business of streamlining government and promoting an atmosphere for business to prosper,” said Barreto. “I pledge to use my business skills to help create new opportunities to make the lives of House District 58 citizens better.”
Barreto has received the endorsements of Union County Commissioners Mark Davidson, Bill Rosholt, and Steve McClure, as well as La Grande Mayor Dan Pokorney, Sheriff Boyd Rasmussen, former Eastern Oregon University President Dixie Lund, and Kevin Mannix, former Legislator and 2002 candidate for Governor.
“After surviving the ups and downs of business in Oregon over the last 30 years, I know what it takes to create lasting prosperity in Eastern Oregon,” Barreto said. “I’ll fight for sound ideas that benefit those I swear an oath to serve, which will often mean opposing government bureaucrats and the Portland crowd that runs Salem.”
Baretto has lived in Oregon for 52 years and has been married for 34 years to his wife, Chris, a second-generation Oregonian. He has eight children and four grandchildren.
State Rep. Bob Jensen is not seeking another term for his District 58 seat. Former Blue Mountain Community College President John Turner announced his candidacy in December.
