Andy Baker | |
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Franklin ward Councillor | |
Assumed office 2022 | |
Preceded by | Bill Cashmore |
Personal details | |
Political party | Team Franklin |
Andy Baker is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor. In 2022,Baker was elected as a councillor for the Franklin ward.
Baker was born and raised in Drury. [1] Before entering local body politics,Baker worked as a policeman, [2] as a dairy farmer,and as a restaurateur,opening the Two Fat Cows bar and restaurant in Drury. [1]
Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
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2022 –present | Franklin | Team Franklin |
Turner became an Franklin Local Board member in 2010,serving as the board's chair. [1]
In the 2022 local body elections,Baker ran against former All Black Keven Mealamu, [2] and was elected as the councillor for the Franklin ward. [3]
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