Bruce Barclay (Commissioner)

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Bruce Barclay is a millionaire businessman and a former Commissioner of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.^[1]

When first elected in 2006, he was credited for drastically changing the priorities of previous Republican commissioners. ^[2] This change was opposed by the Democratic Party. ^[3]

Contents 1 Business career 2 Political career 3 Male rape accusation and secret sex tape production 3.1 Vindication 4 Replacement 5 External links 6 References

[edit] Business career

He was a successful businessman and millionaire prior to entering politics.^[4]

[edit] Political career

Barclay was first elected in 2003 as a commissioner.^[5]

When re-elected for another four year term, he was credited for drastically changing the priorities of previous Republican commissioners. ^[6] He successful ended the practice of reassessments on property every 4 years despite opposition by Democratic party policians against the long standing practice.

[edit] Male rape accusation and secret sex tape production

He resigned in April 2008 following allegations of male rape.^[7] During the search of the house, he was later found to have "built a hidden video system in his home and recorded as many as 500 sexual episodes with unknowing men." ^[8] One of the alleged rape victims was charged with filing a false police report when the tapes were reviewed ^[9]

[edit] Vindication

Later, one of the alleged rape victims was charged with filing a false police report when the tapes were reviewed ^[10] According to the police, the sexual acts appeared consensual.

[edit] Replacement

39 individuals have sought to replace his commissioner's seat. ^[11]

[edit] External links

• Photograph of Barclay. [1]

[edit] References