The city of Baldwin has three new Council members. Kerri Davis, Joseph Satterfield, and Erik Keith were all sworn in Tuesday evening during the council’s work session.
It marks an important event for the Baldwin City Council. It is the first time in a year that the council will have a full panel of members. With the resignation of then-Mayor Joe Elam, the resignation of Larry Lewallen, and Theron Ayers not seeking election, the year has been one of transitions.
Beginning of four-year term
The three new members, Keith, Satterfield, and Davis, all begin their first four-year term on the council. Keith was appointed three months ago after Lewellan resigned unexpectedly.
Mayor Stephanie Almagno allowed each of the new council members to address the citizens of Baldwin.
Keith, who moved to Baldwin in 2011, told the audience, “I’m still learning a lot but I’m looking forward to my role for the next four years.”
Davis became a Baldwin resident in 1999. “I’m excited to get started with the current council. I want to say thank you to everyone who voted for me.”
Satterfield, who told the audience that he was born in Baldwin in 1985, added, “I’m very pleased to get sworn in today. I would like to thank the Baldwin voters and will do my best to make sure your voice is heard.”
Over the last year, the council has gained a new mayor and three new council members. Almagno did not seek reelection for her council seat but instead opted to run for Mayor. She was elected this past November beating her opponent Tom Whitney in a hotly contested race.
Keith, Davis, and Satterfield all qualified last fall for each of the City Council seats. Each ran unopposed with no one else qualifying for a council seat.
