Английская Википедия:Catharine Baker
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Catharine Bailey Baker (born May 1, 1971) is an American attorney and politician from California. Baker was a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2018.[1] She has served on the California Fair Political Practices Commission (the state's ethics commission) since 2021.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Baker was born as Catharine Ann Bailey in Cathedral City, California.[5]
In 1993, Baker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Chicago. In 2000, Baker earned a JD degree in Law from UC Berkeley School of Law.[5]
Legal career
In 2000, Baker started her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Alicemarie Huber Stotler, a judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California.[5]
In 2001, Baker practiced law as an attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP until 2011.[5] In 2011, Baker practiced law as an attorney at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel.[5][6]
California State Assembly
On November 4, 2014, Baker won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 16, which encompasses Lamorinda and the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Baker defeated Dublin City Councilman Tim Sbranti with 51.6% of the votes.[7][8] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Baker won the election and continued serving District 16. Baker defeated Pleasanton City Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio with 55.9% of the vote.[9]
On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Baker sought a third term but narrowly lost the election with 49% of the votes. Baker was defeated by attorney Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.[10][5]
During her time in office, Baker was the only Republican to represent any portion of the Bay Area at either the federal or the state level.[11][12] A piece of legislation she authored was AB 434: State Web accessibility which came in effect on July 1, 2019.[13]
Electoral history
2014 California State Assembly
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2016 California State Assembly
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2018 California State Assembly
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Awards
- 2017 NFWL Elected Women of Excellence award. Presented by National Foundation for Women Legislators (November 14, 2017).[14]
- 2017 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Legislator of the Year.[15]
- 2017 We The People Award. Presented by California Common Cause.[16]
- California Distinguished Advocacy Award. Presented by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.[16]
- Crime Victims United Legislator of the Year.[6]
- March of Dimes Legislative Champion Award.[6]
Post-Assembly career
After leaving the California State Assembly, Baker has returned to private practice as an attorney, and is currently Special Counsel at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, advising businesses and non-profit organizations.[17]
In August 2019, Baker joined the board of Livermore Lab Foundation, a nonprofit organization,[18] and was named the President of Diablo Regional Arts Association.[19]
In December 2020, State Controller Betty Yee appointed Baker to a seat on the five-member California Fair Political Practices Commission for a four-year term beginning in January 2021.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Baker's husband is Dan Baker. They have two children. Baker and her family live in Dublin, California.[5][16]
References
External links
- Campaign website
- Catharine Baker at ballotpedia.org
- Catharine Baker at legislature.ca.gov
- Catharine Baker on AB249 at yesfairelections.org
- Catharine Baker at votersedge.org
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