Gilbert Baker
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| Gilbert Baker | |
| Arkansas State Senate District 30 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2001 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Website | Senate website |
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Gilbert Baker (b. September 5, 1956) has been a Republican member of the Arkansas Senate since 2001. He represents the 30th district.
Baker is the chair of a group that is sponsoring the Secret Ballot Amendment. This amendment is proposed as an initiated constitutional amendment; it would require that ballots in union elections be private.[1]
Education
Baker earned his BFA from Louisiana Tech University in 1977. He went on to receive his MM from the University of Arizona in 1978.
Professional experience
Baker has worked as a Teacher/Academic Advisor/Administrator from the University of Central Arkansas for 22 years.
Political experience
Baker was Chair of the Faulkner County Republican Party from 1997 to 1999. He then joined the Arkansas State Senate in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 30th district.
Committee membership
- Children and Youth Committee, Arkansas Senate
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas Senate
- Senate Efficiency Committee, Arkansas Senate
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas Senate
Personal life
Baker and his wife, Susan, have eight children.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Gilbert Baker
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gilbert Baker
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
- Sen. Baker's personal website
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