Joe Baca Jr.

Joseph Natalio Baca Jr. (born October 8, 1969) is an American educator and politician who served one term as a member of the California State Assembly from the 62nd District from 2004 until 2006.

For his father, see Joe Baca.
Joe Baca Jr.
Member of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors from the 5th district
Assumed office
December 8, 2020
Preceded byJosie Gonzales
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 62nd district
In office
December 6, 2004 – November 30, 2006
Preceded byJohn Longville
Succeeded byWilmer Carter
Personal details
Born (1969-10-08) October 8, 1969
Barstow, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJennifer Baca
Children3
Residence(s)Rialto, California, U.S.
Alma materSan Bernardino Valley College (AA)
California State University, San Bernardino (BA, MA)
OccupationEducation

Early life and education

Baca was born in Barstow, California. He received his Associate degree from San Bernardino Valley College and his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from California State University, San Bernardino.

Career

Baca was a teacher at Rialto High School. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004, and served for one term. He stepped down to make an unsuccessful run for the State Senate in 2006, losing the primary to Gloria Negrete McLeod. Baca later served on the Rialto City Council. He is the son of former Congressman Joe Baca; his brother Jeremy made an unsuccessful bid to succeed him in the Assembly, as he lost the primary to Wilmer Carter.

In 2019, Baca announced a run for San Bernardino County Supervisor (5th District). His legislative priorities included addressing homelessness in California, promoting economic development, and improving local infrastructure. He was elected in 2020.[1][2]

Personal life

Baca is married with three children. He also has two grandchildren.[1]

See also

References
  1. Evan, Corey (August 1, 2019). "Candidate profile: Joe Baca Jr". Highland News.
  2. Joe Baca Jr. legislative priorities
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