Marie Baker

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Marie Baker

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Birthplace

Reno, Nev.

Profession

Independent insurance broker

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Marie Baker (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washoe County Commission to represent District 4 in Nevada. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Baker was born on August 13, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. Her professional experience includes working as an independent insurance broker.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Washoe County, Nevada (2020)

General election

General election for Washoe County Commission District 4

Incumbent Vaughn Hartung defeated Marie Baker in the general election for Washoe County Commission District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Vaughn Hartung (R)	58.3	31,909
		Marie Baker (D)	41.7	22,846

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,755
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marie Baker advanced from the Democratic primary for Washoe County Commission District 4.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Vaughn Hartung advanced from the Republican primary for Washoe County Commission District 4.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marie Baker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Marie Baker I am a life long Nevadan, born and raised in the Reno Sparks area. I am an independent insurance broker , licensed in life, health, property and casualty. I have an inactive real estate license and a strong background in customer service. I got my insurance licensing after taking time off to be a stay at home mom, when they started school I went back to work. After working for another agency for a couple years I decided to go out on my own.

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?

• Transparency is the corner stone of trust, every action I take will be ethical, transparent and for the communities best interest.
• Balanced growth looking at the long term sustainability and no more flood zone housing.
• I strongly believe elected officials should work for their communities and not special interests

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I would really like to have elected officials that put the needs of the Washoe County residents above that of special interest. We need people who care about us that will look at the bigger picture and long term sustainability. Let the people of Washoe County be heard, let their concerns be heard, let their ideas or solutions be taken into consideration. We all live in the same county and what happens in one part of the county affects all of us.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

County Commissioners make quasi-judicial decisions during planning and development decisions and show-cause hearings. They make laws through the adoption of ordinances, carry out those laws by directing staff and working with other elected officials.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

We need elected officials who put the community first, who adhere to open meeting laws, who listen to people of our community , who work to come up with real solutions in real time for the community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like the people of our county to feel like their voice matters and that they are heard. I want to make our county safe secure and healthy for all residents in Washoe County. I would really like to see more people take interest in local government and put their names on the ballot.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching when the Berlin wall fell in 1989 I was 11

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Yellow by Cold Play. Look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

This office helps direct which type of growth we have and where it happens .

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

No, all government is For The People By The People, the idea behind that is if you have elected officials with different backgrounds and different experiences they would have different perspectives on how to solve the issue that affect our communities.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

My background in insurance, real estate and customer service all help. Knowing NRS code for both licenses and knowing how decisions made by the board and local government impact our insurance and real estate market. The customer service helps with being able to communicate with the public in a respectful manner.

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