Background
Baker was born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 24, 1958.
Baker was born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 24, 1958.
Howard University.
He received his bachelor"s degree and Juris Doctor from Howard University in 1982 and 1986, respectively. Baker represented legislative district 22B in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 to 2003, where he served on various subcommittees and task forces. He also served as Executive Director for the Community Teacher"s Institute, located in Lanham, Maryland.
In 2002 and 2006, Baker ran unsuccessfully for the office of Prince George"s County Executive.
In 2006, he was narrowly defeated by the incumbent County Executive, Jack B. Johnson in the primary election. Baker was sworn in as County Executive on December 6, 2010.
