Clarence Baker
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Clarence Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Lac Du Bonnet | |
| In office March 18, 1986 – April 26, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Uskiw |
| Succeeded by | Darren Praznik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1928 |
| Died | October 15, 2006 (aged 78) Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Clarence Baker (July 7, 1928 – October 15, 2006) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1986 to 1988, representing the riding of Lac Du Bonnet for the New Democratic Party.[1]
The son of Anton and Pauline Baker, Baker was born in the municipality of Cromwell, Manitoba, and worked as a farmer before entering political life. In 1951, he married Ilene Weidman.[2] He was a delegate to the Manitoba Pool Elevators for thirty years, and was named Manitoba Farmer of the Year in 1984.[2] Baker served as Reeve of Brokenhead from 1976 to 1998,[3] was a councillor for two, and served on the Union of Manitoba Municipalities for five years. He also served on the local hospital board for nine years, including three years as chair.[4]
In the provincial election of 1986, Baker was elected to the Manitoba legislature for Lac Du Bonnet,[1] defeating Darren Praznik of the Progressive Conservative Party by 302 votes.[5] He was not appointed to the cabinet of Howard Pawley,[1] and was defeated by Praznik in the 1988 election.[5]
Baker later returned to municipal politics, and was re-elected as reeve of Brokenhead. He died in 2006.