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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: Genevieve Shiroma (Nonpartisan)
Prior offices:
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Years in office: 2008 - 2012
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]

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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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