Harlan Baker

Harlan Baker
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1979–1988
Personal details
Born (1947-11-16) November 16, 1947
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Other political
affiliations		 Democratic Socialists of America
Spouse(s) Kristen Carpenter
Children Kurt Baker
Residence Portland, Maine, U.S.
Alma mater Emerson College B.S. in speech and The University of Maine M.A. in theatre

Harlan Baker is an American politician and playwright from Maine. Baker, a Democrat, served five terms in the Maine House of Representatives between 1979 and 1988.[1] Baker is also an adjunct faculty member of the University of Southern Maine's theater department.[2]

A labor advocate, Baker submitted a bill to create a state-owned bank during his time in the House of Representatives, saying that it would help the state's agricultural and fishing industries.[3] He also sponsored a resolution urging the state retirement system reduce investments in South Africa, which at the time was ruled by the racist apartheid government.[4]

Baker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and was a delegate for Bernie Sanders at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Du Houx, Ramona (June 18, 2015). "New play on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at Portland Fringe Festival". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Lawmakers look at plan for state owned bank". Lewiston Sun Journal. May 2, 1979. p. 9. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Jackson, Peter (April 2, 1986). "Maine House Weakens Divestment Resolution". The Lewiston Daily Sun. p. 15. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Support DSA Delegates at the DNC". Democratic Socialists of America. Retrieved July 14, 2018.


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