John E. Barley is a former American politician serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 100th District.
He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1963. He took Dale Carnegie Courses in 1977 and took an introductory law class at Penn University in 1990.He was first elected to represent the 100th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1985. He served as Republican Caucus Secretary from 1991–92, as Republican Policy Committee Chairman from 1993–94, and as Majority Whip from 1995-96. He was elected Majority Appropriations Chairman in 1997, a position he held until his retirement in 2002.In 2002, he was named to the PoliticsPA list of Best Dressed Legislators, noting his fondness for Brooks Brothers suits. He is said to single-handedly keep his local Brooks Brothers store in business.He resigned his House seat in late April 2002. He had first announced his intention to retire in early 2002, only to change his mind in March, when he unexpectedly showed up at a local party committee meeting, where he received the Republican Party endorsement, shocking all that were in attendance. He changed course again in March and announced his retirement, citing a growing controversy in his native Lancaster County over a portion of the Barley family farm to be sold to a landfill operated by Lancaster County for $24.7 million. Barley predicted that had he continued with his re-election plans, his opponents would have tried to "destroy" him and his family. Republican Gibson C. Armstrong, the son of Barley's predecessor Senator Gibson E. Armstrong, received the Republican endorsement and easily defeated Democrat Bruce Beardsley.The former Representative Barley is married to 'Wendy L. Barley', as of December 2009, he has been living in Lancaster City, PA with his wife, Wendy Barley, where they are franchisees of the meterosexual-themed salon American Male. Barley also serves as the CEO of Versant Strategies.He can currently be seen on the Pennsylvania Cable Network offering political analysis.
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Some of their strengths
John E. Barley has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Perseverent, Energetic, Generous, Honest, Loyal, Optimistic, and Strong.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, John E. Barley is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know John E. Barley well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe John E. Barley as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, John E. Barley is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, John E. Barley tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of John E. Barley's challenges
While John E. Barley has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, John E. Barley can be Stubborn, Emotional, Impulsive, Careless, Suspicious, Idle, and Possessive.
Impulsive and Careless
One of John E. Barley's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Possessive and Stubborn
John E. Barley is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, John E. Barley also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
