Baldwin City Council to Meet April 7 With Ethics Ordinance, Funding Changes on Agenda

The Baldwin City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, located at 155 Willingham Avenue.

The meeting will include a work session, public comment period, and discussion of several items involving city funding, staffing, and infrastructure.

City officials note that reasonable accommodations are available for those wishing to attend or participate. Residents are encouraged to notify the City Clerk in advance to ensure arrangements can be made.

Work Session to Focus on Agreements, Staffing

During the work session, council members will review two items:

  • A proposed aid agreement between the City of Baldwin and LACI Prison
  • A proposed reallocation of funds to add an administrative assistant position supporting police, courts, and GCIC operations

Both items were previously provided to council members for review.

No Consent Agenda Scheduled

There is no consent agenda listed for this meeting.

Public Comment and Hearings

The meeting will include a public comment period, giving residents an opportunity to address the council. No public hearings are currently scheduled.

Old Business Includes Fire Department Staffing, Ethics Ordinance

Council will revisit two items under old business:

  • A proposal to reallocate payroll funds to unfreeze a firefighter position
  • Consideration and approval of the first reading of Ethics Ordinance #2026-01181

The ordinance has been under review since earlier this year and will take another step forward if approved on first reading.

New Business: Emergency Road Repair

Under new business, council members will consider emergency re-concreting work on Old U.S. Highway 441 in the Otis Brown area following a recent water leak repair.

Executive Session, Announcements

The council is expected to enter executive session, though no specific topics were listed in the agenda.

Among announcements, city officials noted that the Baldwin City Council Spring Retreat will be held April 20 and 21 at the EMI Habersham Office on Luthi Road in Alto. A formal notice and agenda for the retreat are expected to be released soon.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, 155 Willingham Avenue, Baldwin

The meeting will conclude with adjournment following council discussions and any final business.

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