Chairman and District 1 Commissioner· 2022-11-16–2026-11-01
James E. (Jeb) Ball
Baldwin County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 4:57
- Avg per meeting
- 1:14
- Segments
- 77
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Top issues during term (7)(General)
Master plan update and new zoning standards for data centers and solar farms
Avoids spending on consulting services while no application is pending.
180-Day Development Moratorium
No direct cost, but developers face a six-month wait and a backlog of rezoning cases is expected when it ends.
Three-acre PUD minimum and commercial open-space rules
More people means more demand for roads, schools, and homes—so expect pressure on taxes, housing prices, and infrastructure costs.
mosquito control
More spraying and control likely means higher local government costs, which can land on taxpayers, while heavy mosquito pressure can also ding outdoor businesses and tourism.
municipal term length
Probably little direct cost to taxpayers—maybe minor election-administration or transition expenses—but the bigger issue is continuity, not cash.
bridge acquisition and toll removal
Drivers keep more cash in their pockets because they won’t have to pay tolls to cross the bridge anymore.
golf cart ordinance amendment
Depending on the new rules, riders could face fines or added costs for permits or equipment, while the city may spend more on enforcement and signage.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Ball was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
GENERAL
Resolution #2026-090 — Attorney General's Opinion on Temporary Moratoriums (CA4)
CSP 25-37 — Dollar General retail store
Case No. LV-26001 - Alcohol License Application for Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Store #30010 - CR87, Elberta 26-0361
Request for Additional Voting Precinct Election Officials for 2026 Statewide General Election Cycle 26-0180
Dollar General site plan approved (CSP 25-44)
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.