Martinsburg Councilmember Mark Baker dies

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Family members confirm City of Martinsburg Ward 4 Councilman Mark Baker has died.

Originally elected in 1984, Baker was re-elected in 1988. In addition to serving on Martinsburg City Council, Baker also worked for the West Virginia Division of Highways for 20 years.

Baker was elected for his current term in July of 2016. He died Monday following complications from liver disease.

Baker’s son, Jason Baker, serves as Ward 5 Councilman.