Commissioner John "Tater" Harris represents Baldwin County Commission District 4. He lives in Orange Beach with his wife, Sarah, and their son, Jay.
Commissioner Harris is a Certified Construction Manager with experience in industrial construction, infrastructure development, and small business ownership. Throughout his career, he has managed large-scale construction and infrastructure projects and hundreds of skilled professionals.
His professional experience includes leadership roles in major construction and infrastructure projects as well as operating a successful small business, giving him firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing local employers and residents.
Commissioner Harris is committed to supporting Baldwin County's continued growth through infrastructure planning, environmental stewardship, economic development, public safety, and responsible long-term growth. His priorities include supporting transportation and infrastructure improvements, protecting Baldwin County's waterways and coastal resources, preserving the county's agricultural heritage, and promoting a strong and diverse local economy.
Commissioner Harris values transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in public service. He aims to help ensure Baldwin County remains a thriving place to live, work, and raise a family while preserving the qualities that make the county unique.
A Republican, Commissioner Harris is currently serving his first term on the Baldwin County Commission (Term: 2026-2030).


Municipalities
City of Foley, Town of Elberta, City of Gulf Shores, City of Orange Beach, Town of Perdido Beach and Town of Magnolia Springs
Communities
Historic Marlow, Fish River, Bon Secour, Oyster Bay, Miflin, Josephine, Ono Island, Fort Morgan and Lillian
Office of County Commissioner, District 4
Baldwin County (Foley) Satellite Courthouse
201 East Section Avenue
Foley, Alabama 36535
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 12
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Phone: 251.943.5061, Ext. 2804
District 4 Commission Executive Assistant
Aubrey Conant
Phone: 251.972.6833, Ext. 6833
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