Steve Baker - Government - Berkley Mich

Steve has a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in software engineering from Oakland University. He lives with his wife, Wendy, and daughter, Zoe, in Berkley.

Steve is a process engineering specialist at DTE Energy, where he oversees IT-related strategic alignment and integration, interaction and outreach, and innovation and feasibility on behalf of the company.

Steve is currently a Berkley City Council member. He was first elected in 2009.

As of August 12, 2025, Steve Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Supports reducing financial burdens from permits, inspections, and fees.

- Supports reducing financial burdens from permits, inspections, and fees.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Steve Baker

Steve Baker is from Berkley, Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and a Master of Science in software engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. He lives with his wife, Wendy, and daughter, Zoe, in Berkley. He is a recipient of the Taubman Fellowship from SEMCOG, having studied at Harvard Kennedy School.

Steve is a process engineering specialist at DTE Energy, where he oversees IT-related strategic alignment and integration, interaction and outreach, and innovation and feasibility on behalf of the company. He has held many leadership and technical roles during his 25+ years with the company.

Steve is currently a Berkley City Council member. He was first elected in 2009 and his current term expires in November 2025.

Supports partnering with residents to streamline the rebuilding process and reduce financial burdens from permits, inspections, and fees.

Supports the Friends of the Berkley Public Library, Friends of Berkley Parks and Recreation, and the Berkley Junior Women's Club.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.