Israel Baeza
Israel Baeza (Republican) is the Eastern District Commissioner for the County of Pettis. Israel was appointed by Governor Michael L. Parson in 2018 and was elected in the General Election by the citizens of Pettis County in 2020. A long time resident of Pettis County, Baeza is believed to be the first Hispanic-American Commissioner in the State of Missouri and the current youngest serving.
Israel strives to make Pettis County a great place to get an education, work, and raise a family. From an early age, he learned the importance of hard work and service when his father an architect and his mother a doctor, left their careers to immigrate legally to Pettis County as Baptist Missionaries.
As Commissioner, Israel is responsible for the appointment of Boards & Commissions, the Board of Equalization (BOE), Budget Approval, and Department Administrator along with the Presiding and Western Commissioners. Israel also serves as the Chair of the Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission (Representing Pettis, Johnson, Saline, and Lafayette Counties) and as the County representative on Sedalia-Pettis County Economic Development, the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Missouri Extension Council.
Baeza’s background includes the County Clerk/Election Authority Office, being trusted to serve as an Election Clerk for the County of Pettis.
Passionate about service and our community, his involvement includes: Chair of the 52nd Legislative District, Citizen’s Against Spouse Abuse advocate, and a Paul Clover Soccer Association Volunteer. Israel is married to his wife Perla and together they have two little girls. As a family they are active members of the First Hispanic Baptist Church of Sedalia.
“As Eastern Commissioner I am committed to making County Government more efficient and transparent to our citizens, collaborate with local governments and taxing entities to ensure the effectiveness of our roads and infrastructure, make equitable funding available for all county offices and law enforcement, integrate technology to make information more available for our citizens, and encourage direct communication with constituents. I am available 24/7”.
“It is a great honor to serve as your Eastern Commissioner. I value your input, please feel free to contact me at baezai@pettiscomo.com to share your thoughts, ask questions, or make suggestions”.
Israel Baeza
Pettis County Eastern Commissioner
Office: 826-5000 ext 406
Cell: 660-620-0213