Jane Elaine Baker (June 2, 1923 – July 1, 2011) was an American politician, community organizer and former cooking show host.

[1][3] She met her future husband, Bill Baker, in 1941 while both were participating in a Purdue University student debate called "Are Men Good Or Bad?

[1][2] In the late 1950s, Baker and her family lived on Sunset Terrace in the western hills of San Mateo before relocating to the nearby Laurelwood neighborhood.

She was elected to the San Mateo city council in 1973 on an environmental platform, defeating two incumbent members and seven other candidates for her seat.

[2][3] Baker campaigned to be called "councilwoman" while in office, noting that her male colleagues used the term "councilman".

[1][3][7][8] While at MTC, Baker championed efforts to preserve and access open space, including the San Francisco Bay Trail.

[1][2] In May 2013, her trust donated US$50,000 to preserve and maintain Sugarloaf Mountain, prompting the city council of San Mateo to consider renaming the adjacent Laurelwood Park in her honor.