Meet Marci
Marci's Application for Lincoln County Commissioner Vacancy
See Current Elected & Appointed Roles
Everything I do traces back to the idea that we each have a responsibility to help our communities thrive. It was a simple request made at a local civic luncheon during my senior year at Taft High School — that one of us receiving a community scholarship that day choose to return and invest in the place that invested in us. That idea stayed with me and ultimately inspired me to return home to Lincoln City after college.
I made a commitment to myself to do three things: create jobs, engage in local government, and volunteer in my community. Since returning home, I worked in many small businesses until, at 28, I started a business of my own. For almost a decade, I have gained practical experience with sole responsibility for my team, guests, vendors, and regulators. I understand operations, contracts, compliance, and the weight of decisions that affect livelihoods.
Entrepreneurship enabled me to not only create jobs, but to revitalize three commercial spaces, create inclusive venues and events, host fundraisers, and show up for our community in hard times. I have always committed to ensuring my assets best serve our community as a whole. When disasters, pandemics, or power failures disrupt normal systems, I use my resources to share meals and meet emergent needs.
My father served over 40 years in the fire service, the last 22 years here in North Lincoln County. Growing up with his example gave me a tangible understanding of what a commitment to public service truly means. When the Echo Mountain Fire Complex hit our community in September 2020, my reflex was to pause business operations, open our doors as a collaborative donation and distribution hub, ensure displaced families had what they needed, organize scattered community response efforts, and continue serving our regular menu for donations only.
My leadership style is practical, responsive, collaborative, and grounded in service, fueled by a great love for this place. We are all shaped by our experiences, and this community has undoubtedly shaped me.
CAMPAIGN CONTACT
Email: friendsofmarcibaker@gmail.com
Phone: (541) 554-5425
PO Box 656
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Current Roles*
Lincoln City Councilor, Ward 2
“As the elected legislative body of the City of Lincoln City, the Mayor and City Council have overall responsibility for the scope, direction and financing of City services. In addition to regularly scheduled Council meetings, the Mayor and City Council members will generally spend time reviewing material in preparation for the meetings, attend additional meetings as well as talking and corresponding with constituents.”
https://www.lincolncity.org/government/city-council
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM. Meetings are traditionally held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Third Floor, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon.
Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency Member
“Established in 1988, the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency mission is to eliminate blight and depreciating property values in areas within the Agency's jurisdiction, and in the process, attract job-producing private investments that will improve property values, improve the Area's visual quality, and establish a positive linkage between the Area and the Pacific Ocean — all in a manner compatible with Lincoln City’s natural and built setting. All City Councilors serve as Urban Renewal Agency Members, although they govern according to the goals and objectives specific to Urban Renewal.”
https://www.lincolncity.org/government/urban-renewal-agency
Meetings are held monthly as necessary prior to City Council meetings on the second and fourth Mondays in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Third Floor, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.
Lincoln City Budget Committee Member, Chair
“The duties of the Budget Committee are to receive citizen input, discuss, and make additions or deletions to the proposed budget.”
https://www.lincolncity.org/government/boards-and-committees/budget-committee
The Budget Committee meets in the spring of each year.
Tentative schedule for 2026:
• April 20 – Budget Meeting 5 PM for Urban Renewal Agency (URA), 6 PM for City Council (CC)
• May 4 – Budget Meeting 5 PM for Urban Renewal Agency (URA), 6 PM for City Council (CC)
• May 18 – Budget Meeting 5 PM for Urban Renewal Agency (URA), 6 PM for City Council (CC)
Lincoln City Charter Review Committee Member
“The primary function of the City Charter Review Committee is to review the existing City Charter to determine if it will adequately serve the Lincoln City community into the future. If necessary, the committee will recommend draft amendments to the City Charter. The proposed charter amendments will ultimately be reviewed by the City Council for placement on the ballot for the voters of Lincoln City to approve or reject.”
https://www.lincolncity.org/government/boards-and-committees/charter-review-committee
This committee generally meets on the second and fourth Mondays, usually from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
A draft charter recommendation is anticipated to be complete by July 13, 2026.
Engage Lincoln City Ad Hoc Committee Member
“ENGAGE Lincoln City is a collaboration of City staff, elected officials, and community members to accomplish the goal of involving more people in the decisions that impact them. This means improving our communication, becoming better listeners, and providing more opportunities to work together.”
https://www.connectlincolncity.org/engage-lc
This committee meets on the second Tuesdays, typically 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A draft city-wide public engagement plan recommendation is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2026.
Lincoln County State Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee (LCSTIFAC)
Chair – Northend User Representative
“This committee advises and assists the Board of Commissioners on matters related to the enhancement of local and regional public transit services provided within Lincoln County.”
https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/369/State-Transportation-Improvement-Fund-Ad
Lincoln County Homeless Advisory Board (LCHAB)
“Ensuring that every member of our community has access to the resources they need, while also working to prevent the circumstances that lead to homelessness.”
Learn more:
https://www.lchab.org/
2025 Year Review:
https://youtu.be/Ikzg1f0XrSw
Lincoln County Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee (R-SWAC)
The Solid Waste District is a cooperative program between the cities of Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Newport, Siletz, Toledo, Waldport, and Yachats, along with Dahl Disposal Service, North Lincoln Sanitary Service, Thompson's Sanitary Service, and Lincoln County to provide:
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Compost promotion and education
• Strategic planning, management, and reporting for the Lincoln County Waste Shed
• Coordinated Household Hazardous Waste collection and reduction
• Litter and Illegal dumping program administration
• Sustainability program coordination
https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/387/Solid-Waste-District