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COMMISSIONER
Chip Baker
District 2 · Hamilton County Commission
Committees: Finance (Chair), Infrastructure, Public Safety
247
Votes Cast
Since 2018
178 (72%)
Yes Votes
Above County Average
69 (28%)
No Votes
Below County Average
95%
Attendance Rate
114 of 120 meetings
2nd
Most Active Voter
On Commission
SUMMARY
- Votes YES more than county average (+7%).
- Strong on infrastructure and budget issues.
- Republican representing Signal Mountain — third term seeking re-election.
VOTING BREAKDOWN
Yes Votes178 (72%)
No Votes69 (28%)
County Average Yes: 65% · No: 35%
KEY DECISIONS
$42M School Expansion Funding
May 1, 2026 · Budget
YES
vote
Zoning Change — Hwy 153 Development
May 1, 2026 · Zoning
NO
vote
Public Works Equipment Purchase
April 30, 2026 · Infrastructure
YES
vote
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VOTES BY TOPIC (Compared to County Average)
Budget & Finance
72%+7%
BakerCounty avg 65%
Infrastructure
78%+10%
BakerCounty avg 68%
Public Safety
68%+6%
BakerCounty avg 62%
Economic Development
56%-2%
BakerCounty avg 58%
Health & Human Services
62%+5%
BakerCounty avg 57%
Zoning & Land Use
34%-12%
BakerCounty avg 46%
Environment
28%-5%
BakerCounty avg 33%
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Finance Committee (Chair)
Since 2020
Infrastructure Committee
Since 2019
Public Safety Committee
Since 2018
LATEST STATEMENTS
Supports increased investment in infrastructure
March 15, 2026
Statement on responsible budgeting
February 10, 2026
Op-ed: Growing Hamilton County the right way
January 26, 2026
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