Luke barber
Candidate for State Representative of Missouri’s 89th District – Democrat
Luke Barber
Policies and Stances
Disability
Aims to improve the lives of the disabled.
“Being autistic, I understand the marginalization of my disabled brothers and sisters in our community.”
Supports accessibility and inclusion for disabled students
Supports ensuring that the disabled have access to things like stair lifts, ramps, etc. at home.
Education
Aims to improve public education.
“I will work to strengthen our public schools and fully fund our commitment to our kids.”
Aims and Viewpoints:
Supports universal early childhood education
Aims to invest in higher education and workforce training
Jobs and Employment
Aims to give greater freedoms to workers.
“I’ll fight for those who truly build up our economy – our workers – for the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve.”
Aims:
Aims to bring new businesses to Missouri that want to utilize the workforce
Crime and Justice Reform
Aims to enact criminal justice reform and reduce police brutality.
“I will support our law enforcement officers in their difficult jobs, while also demanding accountability when they overreach.”
Aims and Viewpoints:
Aims to reduce the prison population and reintegrate folks into society
Supports tough but reasonable sentences for criminals
Supports programs that find ways to rehabilitate non-violent offenders
Abortion
Pro-Choice.
“Every person should have the autonomy to make decisions about their body and their life.”
Health and Safety
Supports the expansion of Medicaid.
“No Missourian [should be] forced to choose between a decent job and keeping their healthcare.”
Supports instituting the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
HISTORY
Luke Barber was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism.
He received his Associate’s degree from Saint Louis Community College and is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree from UMSL.
He also founded the Able Disable Partnership at UMSL, a club focused on helping the disabled.
He is currently employed by Schnucks Markets Incorporated as a bagger.
He is running for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 89.
Watch our interview with Luke Barber to learn about his views on COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and the challenges he has faced from his disability.
contact info
Luke Barber
908 Ridgetree Ln
(314)-328-5047
lukebarber4mo89@gmail.com
