Matthew P. McKenzie

Baldwin County

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Term ending Nov 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 15
Total speaking time: 1:08:47
Avg per meeting: 4:35
Segments: 1577

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Top issues during term (7)(General)

high↓Mar 2026[26]

Master plan update and new zoning standards for data centers and solar farms

Avoids spending on consulting services while no application is pending.

high↑Jun 2026[24]

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.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

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.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

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.

medium↓Jun 2024[0]

municipal term length

Probably little direct cost to taxpayers—maybe minor election-administration or transition expenses—but the bigger issue is continuity, not cash.

medium↓Apr 2024[0]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

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.