Tecumseh, MI – Retiring Mayor of Tecumseh Jack Baker was honored at his last City Council meeting with a proclamation read by Mayor Pro-Tem Vicki Riddle.
She remarked on Baker’s history with the city government, from his first election to the City Council in 1990 to his combined sixteen years serving as mayor. WLEN News was able to speak with Jack Baker regarding his legacy as Mayor of Tecumseh…
Baker ended the meeting by thanking his constituents, including each individual at the meeting. Baker told WLEN News why he did this…
Baker’s tenure will officially conclude upon the swearing-in of the new Mayor.
Jack’s son, Matthew, was at Monday night’s City Council meeting to announce a donation of $20,000 to be split between the Tecumseh police and fire departments. Matthew Baker, a former employee of the CIA who now lives in Miami Beach, was at the meeting to honor his father’s retirement, and to recognize his hometown. Matthew spoke with WLEN News about the pride he feels in his hometown…
Baker also spoke about what compelled him to attend the meeting and offer the donation…
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