Baldwin County Commission Holds Swearing-In Ceremony And Organizational Meeting

Baldwin County marked the beginning of a new term of leadership today as newly elected commissioners were officially sworn into office during a ceremony attended by family members, elected officials, county employees, and community leaders. Commissioners Richard Cox, Angelo Fermo, and Tater Harris took the oath of office and officially joined the Baldwin County Commission. Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood also began a new term following her re-election.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, the newly constituted Baldwin County Commission convened its Organizational Meeting and completed several actions necessary to begin the new commission term.

Meeting Schedule Adopted

The Baldwin County Commission adopted a new meeting schedule during the Organizational Meeting. Members of the public and media should note that the schedule differs from the Commission’s previous meeting schedule.

Work Sessions will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. The first monthly work session will be held at the Baldwin County Administration Building in Bay Minette, and the second monthly work session will be held at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse in Fairhope.

Regular Commission Meetings will be held on the Thursday following the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. The first monthly regular meeting will be held at the Baldwin County Administration Building in Bay Minette, and the second monthly regular meeting will be held at the Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse in Fairhope.

Road and Bridge Division Meetings will be held quarterly on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 9:00 a.m. These meetings provide oversight of county road, bridge, drainage, infrastructure, and transportation planning projects and will rotate among commission districts throughout the county.

The complete calendar, meeting agendas, and public notices will be available through the Baldwin County Commission website.

Election of Commission Leadership

During the Organizational Meeting, the Commission selected its Chair and Vice Chair for the first year of the new term:

• Vice Chair: Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood

The Chair and Vice Chair will assist in guiding Commission meetings and supporting the orderly conduct of Commission business.

Looking Ahead

As the new Commission begins its term, members will continue working to address the needs of Baldwin County residents through responsible governance, strategic planning, infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, and efficient delivery of county services.

The Baldwin County Commission looks forward to serving residents and working with municipal, state, and community partners to advance priorities that support the county's future.

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