Vito Barbieri

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your family, how long you have lived in the area, and your occupation.

I’ve been living in Dalton Gardens since 2004. Have three grown children and am married to Joy since 1991. Am a retired attorney and currently have a small retail business.

2. Do you have experience as an elected official and if so what was your position and how would you describe your voting record?

I have been a state legislator since 2010. I generally vote against budget bills that are increasing more that 3% year over year. I generally vote for conservative measures. 

3. Please tell us about your activity as a Republican. Have you previously voted for those of other parties? If so explain.

Voted Republican my entire adult life. I attended the 2008 national Republican Convention as a Ron Paul delegate.

4. Describe why you are running for this particular Office and what are the qualifications and goals that you have. What is the purpose of government, in your own words?

The purpose of government is to protect the innocent (I’m absolutely pro-life) and appropriately provide for the common good, at the same time maintain a light touch with limited regulations and a minimal tax burden.

5. Describe the areas where you are or have been engaged in organizations, clubs or churches where you have been of service to others?

I have been a board member of Open Arms Pregnancy Care Clinic, a teacher in my church’s Awana program for local children.

6. Do you describe yourself as Fiscally Conservative? If so how?

Socially and fiscally conservative as described above.

7. Do you consider yourself Socially Conservative? If so how?

I have been awarded the conservative honors from the American Conservative Union and been awarded the ‘Friend for Live’ award from Idaho Chooses Life. 

8. Which Party Platform best aligns with your positions on public policy (Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Constitution Party) and where do you disagree with that Platform?

I have a few minor disagreements with the Republican Platform but that Platform is the one in which I am most strongly aligned.

9. Do you have any history of tax liens, criminal record or conflict of interest which may affect your future decisions?

No.

10. Please describe how you will make yourself available to your Constituents and vote as their Representative with fortitude, adhering to the values you have stated above?

I list my cell phone for all purposes to stay in touch with constituents. Attend appropriate town halls and am way too verbal on issues of the day.