Baldwin’s city council is scheduled to hold a meeting tonight on Monday, June 9. The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 will receive a public hearing.
As of June 3, the city faces a $434,582 budget deficit for general fund expense. The proposed budget aims to cut animal control completely and expenses in the street and fire departments.
Former Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam brought various questions about the proposed budget during the June 3 work session, specifically about how the fund balance was spent. Elam said he plans to attend tonight’s meeting as well.
Along with the proposed budget hearing, the council will consider government position appointments for FY2026. These include The Samuels Firm for the position of City Attorney, the firm Morris & Waters for City Auditor, Erin Gathercoal for City Clerk, Fletcher Holliday of Engineering Management, Inc. for City Engineer, Robert Sneed for City Judge, and Teresa DiPonzio of The Samuels Firm for City Solicitor. The Mayor Pro Tempore position has yet to be filled.
The council will also consider a proposed council meeting calendar for the rest of the year. Starting in July, council meetings and work sessions are proposed to be scheduled on the same day. Work sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. with council meetings set to follow.
The July, September, and December meetings will be located at the Baldwin Police Training Center, located directly behind the Police Department.
