The Morning Journal, Brian Baker of Brownhelm Township announces candidacy for Lorain County commissioner

Brian is married and has 2 daughters and 10 grandchildren.

Brian A. Baker has worked as an electrician and senior executive assistant to the president and the officers for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

As of August 22, 2024, Brian A. Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to support the local workforce and encourage entrepreneurship.

Supports the creation of jobs and revenue through clean energy sources.

- Plans to support the local workforce and encourage entrepreneurship.
- Supports the creation of jobs and revenue through clean energy sources.

Economy

Said, "Our grants to improve our telecommunications, county airport, roads, bridges as well as to explore mass transit would help create opportunities to attract new business and keep existing business."

- Said, "Our grants to improve our telecommunications, county airport, roads, bridges as well as to explore mass transit would help create opportunities to attract new business and keep existing business."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Prioritizes providing proper equipment to public safety forces.

- Prioritizes providing proper equipment to public safety forces.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to work with community groups and organizations to attain racial and social equality.

- Wants to work with community groups and organizations to attain racial and social equality.

Public Services

Healthcare

Instagram

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Brian A. Baker

Brian A. Baker resides in Springfield, attended Springfield High School and the University of Illinois, and is a member of the First Baptist Church. He is married to his wife, Susan, and they have two children.

Brian A. Baker is currently a senior partner at the law firm Baker & Associates. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the New York County District Attorney's Office.

As of September 4, 2024, Brian A. Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 

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County Commission Member

As of September 9, 2024, Brian A. Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.