Mike Baker, candidate for mayor in Mascoutah, IL
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Name: Mike Baker
Political party (if applicable): n/a
Age as of April 6, 2021: 64
Campaign website or social media page: None as of this date
Office seeking: Mayor
Are you an incumbent? No
Previous offices sought: Present City Council. Past County Board
Occupation: Semi-retired
Education: SWIC
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Deliver Meals on Wheels, chairman Mascoutah Homecoming Parade, Noon Lions, Rotary Club and Moose Lodge. Past Main St. Org. Economic Development Commission, director of programmed activities Leu Civic Center, Jaycees.
Why are you running? To save taxpayers money, improve the business climate, lower utility cost and improve the city overall.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? I believe one of the top issues is the high cost of electricity in Mascoutah. I feel with a change in the makeup of the council and myself as Mayor, we can objectively look at ways to reduce cost given we are in a contract till 2035.
Why should people vote for you? Being a longtime resident of Mascoutah and business owner, I have always been active in our community. I’m a fair level person who puts service above self. Being a person who believes integrity is one of our greatest values, I wouldn’t compromise that of myself or the office. I do and will always listen to the concerns of the citizens. It is my mission to improve the quality of life in Mascoutah now and into the future.
This story was originally published February 25, 2021 at 10:19 PM.