Wicomico County Council Member Shane Baker has resigned his seat on the county council, indicating his plans to move his principal residence out of state.
Council Member Baker submitted his resignation to Council President John Cannon today, April 17, pursuant to a county charter provision that council members must reside in the district they represent.
From coverage on the WBOC website:
First elected to represent Wicomico’s District 3 in 2022, Baker also served as the Council’s vice-president from December 2022 to December 2023. He is a former Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Those interested in filling the vacancy of Wicomico County Council District 3 seat are asked to contact their representative on the Republican State Central Committee or the Wicomico County Council Office at 410-548-4696. The person selected will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term, according to County officials.
