Burnaby North-Seymour
Political Representative
A commitment to balanced, fair, stable and common sense representation
Government is a vessel by which taxation is to be collected and used to enrich the whole of society for which it serves.
Government should be in the service of the people who pay for it, not the other way around. Government has changed lanes - we need to get back to the middle of the road to a society where lives are enhanced by government, not suppressed by it.
Mitchell Baker was born and raised in North Vancouver, where he still resides in the Seymour area with his wife and two teenage daughters. He has been self-employed in the construction industry since the age of 22, with 33 years of experience building single- and multi-family projects, as well as some commercial and small infrastructure work.
Throughout his career, Mitchell has dealt extensively with government bureaucracy and politics across various jurisdictions, employing hundreds of people and supporting the Red Seal training program. He also spent seven years working in the film industry.
Mitchell grew up in a politically active environment. His mother, Marilyn Baker, became an Alderman in the North Vancouver District when he was seven and later served as Mayor for nine years. During this time, Mitchell developed a keen interest in politics, often discussing government, social issues, and the economy with his mother.
Traveling extensively with his family while growing up, Mitchell's experiences were educational, as he learned about the culture, religion, customs and of course the history and politics of the places they visited. These experiences gave him a global perspective on public life, and further fueled his desire to make a difference.
He has lived this through volunteer work with numerous non-profit organizations by donating time and resources and currently serves on the District of North Vancouver Heritage Committee. Mitchell has been exposed to the good, bad and sometimes ugly side of public life and feels that our government can do better.
But enough about him, let's talk about you (or at least what he can do for you). I think you are worth it!