Salisbury, Md. — A Wicomico County Council seat is open following the resignation of District 3 representative Shane Baker, who left the position after relocating out of state. Baker submitted his resignation on April 17 after officially moving his primary residence to Delmar, Del., a change that disqualifies him from continuing to serve under Section 202(E) of the Wicomico County Charter. The charter mandates that council members forfeit their seat if they no longer reside in the district they represent.
Elected in 2022, Baker served as vice president of the council for one year beginning in December 2022. Prior to his time in office, he worked in law enforcement with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The process to fill the now-vacant District 3 seat is underway. Residents interested in being considered for the position should reach out to their representative on the Republican State Central Committee or contact the Wicomico County Council Office at 410-548-4696. The selected individual will complete the remainder of the current term, according to county officials.
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