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Matt Baker

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Matt Baker

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California Public Utilities Commission
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2030

Years in position

1

Predecessor
Prior offices
Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Compensation

Base salary

$234,689

Elections and appointments
Appointed

February 16, 2024

Matt Baker is a member of the California Public Utilities Commission. Baker assumed office on March 5, 2024. Baker's current term ends on March 5, 2030.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Baker to the California Public Utilities Commission on February 16, 2024, to replace Genevieve Shiroma.[1]

Biography

Commissioner Baker earned a B.A. in history from Pennsylvania State University.[2]

Political career

California Public Utilities Commission (2024-Present)

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Baker to the California Public Utilities Commission on February 16, 2024, to replace Genevieve Shiroma. As of March 25, 2024, Baker is awaiting Senate confirmation.[1]

Colorado Public Utilities Commission (2020-2022)

Baker was Deputy Secretary of Energy at the California Natural Resources Agency from 2020 to 2022.[1]

Colorado Public Utilities Commission (2008-2012)

Baker was a Commissioner for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission from 2008 to 2012.[1]

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (2004-2008)

Baker was Executive Director of Environment Colorado from 2004 to 2008.[1]

See also

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Genevieve Shiroma
California Public Utilities Commission
2024-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Colorado Public Utilities Commission
2008-2012
Succeeded by
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