Name Stephen Barrar | ||
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Occupation Prior small business owner, Township Commissioner, U.S. Navy, retired Website Pennsylvania State Representative Stephen Barrar Residence Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Stephen "Steve" Barrar (born May 25, 1954) is serving his sixth term as representative of the 160th Legislative District of Pennsylvania, United States. He serves as Republican Chairman of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee. He also sits on the House Liquor Control Committee.
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Career
Prior to his election to the State House, Barrar served as an Upper Chichester Township commissioner from 1992 to 1996, and was board president from 1994 to 1996.
At the same time, he was also busy running a business he purchased in 1984, Twin Oaks Garden Mart. Barrar ran this retail garden center until 1997, when he closed the business to focus his energy on working as a full-time state legislator.
Personal
Barrar is a graduate of Interboro High School. He is involved in several local and community groups, including the Chichester Business Association, Chadds Ford Business Association, Aston Business Association, Bethel VFW Post and the Concord Lodge No. 625. He has also been named an honorary member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for his support of disabled veterans.