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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are swarming Baldwin County’s Eastern Shore, and residents are fed up enough to call it a nightmare. The pressure is now on local officials to ramp up spraying and mosquito-control efforts. If you live, work, or spend time outdoors there, this is about comfort, outdoor plans, and possibly public health.
Three-acre PUD minimum and commercial open-space rules
Two cases exposed friction in county rules: commercial storage projects keep needing variances from an open-space requirement never meant for them, and the three-acre minimum for PUD-style development blocked the Roberts project. Staff acknowledged the open-space rule is a known flaw needing correction.
Municipal Term Length
Alabama added a year to mayors’ terms, but a Baldwin County mayor is saying no thanks—so local voters may see a different election timeline than the rest of the state. It’s a small but telling fight over who controls city leadership and how long they stay.
Bridge Acquisition and Toll Removal
Baldwin County drivers are getting a break: the state is buying the Foley Beach Express bridge, and the tolls go away as soon as the deal closes. That means free beach trips and one less fee for anyone heading to the coast.