Aaron Baker (Brevard City Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

Aaron Baker

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Brevard City Council

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Brevard College, 2008

Graduate

Johns Hopkins University, 2012

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Birthplace

St. Petersburg, FL

Profession

Marketing director

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Aaron Baker ran for election to the Brevard City Council in North Carolina. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aaron Baker provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2025:

• Birth date: September 11, 1986
• Birth place: St. Petersburg, Florida
• High school: Riverview High School - Sarasota, FL
• Bachelor's: Brevard College, 2008
• Graduate: Johns Hopkins University, 2012
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Marketing Director
• Prior offices held:
  • City Councilmember (2021-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Shake it up!
• Campaign website
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• Campaign Instagram

Elections

General election

General election for Brevard City Council (2 seats)

Aaron Baker, Rick Harbin, Dean Lytle, and Doug Miller ran in the general election for Brevard City Council on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Aaron Baker (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rick Harbin (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Dean Lytle (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Doug Miller (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Aaron Baker is a father, longtime Brevard resident, and community advocate who spent his first term on City Council fighting for the things that matter most: housing people can afford, a government that listens, and a city that’s prepared for the future.

Aaron’s journey brought him from annual childhood camping trips in Transylvania County and Western North Carolina to graduating from Brevard College, building a career in marketing, and to his first term on Brevard City Council.

He lives in Brevard with his 12-year-old son, Henry, his partner Nora Jane and their cat, Winston. Outside of work and serving on City Council, you can find Aaron biking around town, cooking, or catching up with neighbors at local events.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Affordability and Housing: We must protect our community from becoming just another resort town. That means prioritizing housing for locals, promoting local businesses, and balancing tourism with the needs of full-time residents. We will unlock backyard and infill development to meet growing housing needs without losing Brevard’s charm. We will work with local builders to meet the needs of all residents. We must keep Brevard a thriving and diverse mountain town.
• Transportation and Trails: We're going to complete the Ecusta Trail and use it to power smart, local economic growth — including support for young entrepreneurs and job creation. We're going to re-engage with NCDOT to work alongside them and demand smart and safe streets for all.
• Modern Small City Government: Just because Brevard is small does not mean we don't deserve nice things. We will finish the job of turning Brevard’s city government into a modern, responsive organization that keeps residents informed and engaged. We will continue to hire and retain talented and professional city staff across all departments that work for our residents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing, Safe Streets, Transparent Government

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

As the son of a Methodist minister, I lived in six different cities while growing up. While it was challenging, this makes my feelings of 'home' in Brevard that much more meaningful to me. For over two decades, I've called this mountain town home. It's where I'm raising my son, Henry. I'm so thankful to have found my way home to Brevard.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Previous experience in elected office helps but it isn't necessary to be a member of city council. However, a deep knowledge and love for our community is absolutely critical. This includes being active and engaged in local issues long before raising your hand to run for office. It takes a deep commitment to change and a dedication to bettering our city for all.

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