Carey Baker
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Carey Baker (born March 16, 1963) is an American politician currently serving as the Property Appraiser for Lake County, Florida. He is a former Republican member of the Florida Legislature. Baker served as the State Representative for the 25th District of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004[1] and served as the State Senator for the 20th District of the Florida Senate from 2004 to 2010.
Quick Facts Honorable, Property Appraiser for Lake County, Florida ...
Honorable Carey Baker | |
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Property Appraiser for Lake County, Florida | |
Assumed office 2012 | |
Preceded by | Ed Havill |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 20th district | |
In office 2004–2010 | |
Preceded by | Anna Cowin |
Succeeded by | Alan Hays |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office 2000–2004 | |
Preceded by | Stan Bainter |
Succeeded by | Alan Hays |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-03-16) March 16, 1963 (age 61) Eustis, Florida, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lori Baker |
Residence(s) | Eustis, Florida |
Alma mater | Lake-Sumter Community College |
Profession | Owner, A.W. Peterson Gun Shop |
Website | Official House Website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1981–2013 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Awards | Combat Infantryman Badge Jungle Expert Patch Pathfinder Badge Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Overseas Service Bar (2) |
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Baker is also the owner of the A.W. Peterson Gun Shop and a retired First Sergeant in the Florida Army National Guard. He was the first state or federal elected official to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom while also holding elected office.