The Baldwin City Council will hold its two-day spring retreat this week to prepare for the 2026 budget and discuss the city’s strategic direction for the future.
On the first day of the retreat, Thursday, April 10, the council will revisit discussions from their fall retreat and hear budget requests for 2026 from each department head. Each department will have approximately 45 minutes to present its budget needs and priorities.
Click here for a detailed schedule of each day’s activities.
On the second day, Friday, April 11, the council will review past strategic plans and receive updates from various committees. The rest of the day will focus on discussions regarding the city’s water and wastewater capital improvement plan and other long-term planning initiatives. The retreat will conclude with a wrap-up discussion and the assignment of key projects.
The retreat will be held at EMI’s Habersham Office, located at 202 Luthi Road in Alto. Both days of the retreat will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
