A former Wyoming House of Representatives member announced his intent to run for House District 60 in Green River.
Mark Baker, a republican, announced his campaign Tuesday morning. Baker was formerly represented House District 48 in Rock Springs, initially defeating current Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman Joe Barbuto in 2012.
Baker won a second race against Barbuto in 2014 and defeated democrat Jackie Freeze for a third two-year term in 2016.
Baker resigned May 15, 2017 to move to Green River and was replaced by Clark Stith, who continues to represent House District 48.
John Freeman, D-Green River, currently represents the house district, having served since his first election in 2010.
Freeman has yet to announce if he intends to run for re-election.
While serving as a representative, Baker served on several committees, including Judiciary, Select Investigative and courtroom security committees.
“Sweetwater County is one big community,” Baker said in his release. “We all share the same goal of a safe, clean and prosperous county. Our state needs to ensure a bright future for our children and after the legislature attempted to increase taxes in 2019, many people began encouraging me to run for the legislature again.” Baker said he was known as a fiscal conservative while serving.
“I was able to bridge the gap between the Democrats and Republicans in Cheyenne with bipartisan bills and amendments like the Hathaway Scholarship Exemptions bill, the Fishing with Artificial Light bill, the Electronic Citations bill, and the Bitter Creek funding amendment”. Baker said. “With that same spirit, I would like to continue to work to see an increased benefit to Sweetwater County. We fund a large portion of the state government and deserve to see a local return.”
According to his press release, Baker hopes to use his previous experience to bring resources back to Sweetwater County.
“The state needs to address the safety issues associated with Interstate 80 between Rock Springs and Green River. Someone must shine a light on the unnecessary daily danger that exists for so many in our community. Every road in our state is considered energy related and can qualify for special funding. The 8 miles between the communities is the busiest road in the state and it should be treated as such. With thousands of citizens in Green River relying on the road for emergency access and the increased congestion only getting worse, now is the time to begin the discussion in Cheyenne to see future improvement in our county infrastructure.”
He also expects to continue to lead the way on a number of social issues including the Second Amendment, sensible cannabis reform, the fight for life and continued religious freedoms.
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