Andre Baker
Andre Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 124th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Charles "Don" Clemons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Farmingdale State College (AS) |
Andre F. Baker Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 124th district. He assumed office on January 7, 2015.
Early life and education[]
Baker was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York. He earned an Associate of Science degree in mortuary science from Farmingdale State College in 1986.[1]
Career[]
Baker is the owner and CEO of Baker-Isaac Funeral Services in Bridgeport, Connecticut and Baker Funeral Services in South Norwalk, Connecticut. He was also a member of the Bridgeport Common Council for eight years and the Bridgeport Board of Education for two years.[2] Baker was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 7, 2015.[3] During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Baker served as vice chair of the House Planning and Development Committee.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Andre Baker". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "State Representative ANDRE BAKER JR". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ O’Neill, Tara (2020-09-29). "Andre Baker: Democrat, candidate for state House 124th District". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
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