Local Officials

Welcome to the Baldwin County Public Schools. As superintendent, I would like to personally invite you to explore our website and learn more about this exciting and innovative school system. I am reminded that the achievements of an organization directly reflect the combined efforts of each individual and although no one can be the best at everything, through the combining of our talents we can be the best at virtually anything.

Geniece Johnson, CMC was appointed City Clerk-Treasurer in 1997 after serving as Deputy City Clerk for four years. A native of Baldwin County, she graduated from Foley High School in 1985 and received a B.A. in Business Finance in 1991 from the University of South Alabama. She is very active with Order of Eastern Star, Volunteer Action, Life Community Church, and Marlow Volunteer Fire Department. She is married to Kenneth E. Johnson.

Fairhope Mayor, Tim Kant, is no stranger to Fairhope. Mayor Kant was hired in 1983 as the City Horticulturist and in 1985 he was named Public Works Superintendent. In that capacity he oversaw many of the projects that have made Fairhope into the unique and beautiful community it has become today.

The department maintains three stations and a training facility, the only one of its kind on the Eastern Shore. The FVFD has a class-four rating. “That’s a great rating for an all-volunteer department,” said Fire Chief Jimmy Cluster, explaining that fire departments are rated from 10 (low) to 1 (high). “Only a few large cities have class-one ratings, and many paid departments around the country ...more details

The Fairhope Police Department is located adjacent to City Hall on Section Street in Fairhope. The Fairhope Police Department is comprised of a chief of police, nearly 30 sworn officers and numerous support personnel. The police department moved to its existing location in May of 2002. The new building is quadruple the size of the prior police station, increasing both the administrative and jail facilities.