CHARLOTTE,
N.C.
(Jan. 7, 2019) – Patrick Baker, an experienced attorney and executive manager,
will become Charlotte’s next city attorney, the City Council announced
today.
Baker, who
currently serves as the city attorney for the City of Durham, has extensive
experience in municipal law, including civil litigation, employment law,
constitutional law, land use, public records and legislative advocacy.
Prior to
becoming Durham city attorney in 2008, Baker served as the Durham city manager,
a role he held for four years.
“Patrick’s
diverse skillset, effective counsel and collaborative approach to leadership
will benefit our entire city,” said Mayor Vi Lyles. “We welcome Patrick and his
family to Team Charlotte.”
As Durham
city attorney, Baker serves as the city’s chief legal counsel, providing
guidance to City Council and staff, developing legal strategies to implement
policy directives and supervising a team of nine attorneys and three support
staff.
“I’m
honored and humbled to begin this new journey,” Baker said. “I’d like to thank
the City Council for their confidence in my abilities, and I look forward to
calling Charlotte home.”
Baker
holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Juris Doctor degree,
both from Wake Forest University. He is the president-elect of both the North
Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys and the International Municipal
Lawyers Association.
Baker, who
will earn an annual salary of $254,000, is set to begin his new role in
March.
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