Locals
Who represents you
City councils, the county commissioner, state legislators and school boards for Fort Morgan to the state line. Names and contacts come from each body's own page.
Information as of Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, 10:30 p.m. CT.
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Mayor & City Council
Strong-mayor form of government: a mayor and five council members elected at large to concurrent four-year terms (the city's page).
- Robert Craft · Mayor
- Joe Garris · Place One
- Jennifer Guthrie · Place Two
- Philip Harris · Place Three, Mayor Pro Tempore
- Jason Dyken · Place Four
- Steve Jones · Place Five
Contact
- Mayor's office: 251-968-1126, mayor@gulfshoresal.gov
- City Hall: 251-968-2425
- Council email addresses are on the city's Mayor & Council page
Meets
Mondays at 4 p.m. CT, City Hall, 1905 W. First St. Work sessions 1st and 3rd Mondays; regular meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
Orange Beach
Orange Beach Mayor & City Council
Six-member council including the mayor; members serve four-year terms. The current term is 2025-2029 (the city's page).
- Tony Kennon · Mayor
- Jack Robertson · Place One
- Ginger Harrelson · Place Two
- Pat Simpson · Place ThreeAppointed by the council June 16, 2026, to the seat left vacant by Jerry Johnson's resignation (Gulf Shores News).
- Jeff Silvers · Place Four, Chairman Pro-tem
- Robert Stuart · Place Five
Contact
- City Clerk's office: 251-981-6806
Meets
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5 p.m. CT, City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd. The Committee of the Whole (work session) follows the regular meeting.
Source: orangebeachal.gov + 1 more
Baldwin County
Baldwin County Commission, District 4
District 4 covers the south end of the county, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan. Commissioner Gruber's seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot; the only name listed on the county's sample ballot is John "Tater" Harris (R).
- Charles F. "Skip" Gruber · District 4 Commissioner
Contact
- District 4 office: 251-943-5061, ext. 2804
- District 4 executive assistant: 251-972-6833
- County Citizen Service Center: 251-580-1695
Meets
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 a.m. CT, or as otherwise posted; 1st Tuesday in Bay Minette, 3rd Tuesday in Fairhope. Meetings are streamed.
Source: baldwincountyal.gov + 3 more
Statehouse
Alabama House District 95
Covers all or part of Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta and Perdido Beach, plus Bon Secour, Miflin, Fort Morgan, Josephine and Ono Island.
- Frances Holk-Jones · State Representative (R)
Contact
- District office: 251-990-4615
- Montgomery: Room 526-D, 334-261-0523
Meets
The Legislature's regular session meets in Montgomery early in the year.
Source: baldwincountyal.gov
Statehouse
Alabama Senate District 32
Covers all or part of Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Perdido Beach.
- Chris Elliott · State Senator (R)
Contact
- District office: 1100 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, 251-990-4615
- Montgomery: Room 732, 334-261-0897
Meets
The Legislature's regular session meets in Montgomery early in the year.
Source: baldwincountyal.gov
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Schools Board of Education
Five-member board.
- Kevin Corcoran · President
- Dr. Nicky Gotschall · Vice President
- Kelly Walker · Member
- Dale Jernigan · Member
- Frank Malone · Member
Contact
- Central office: 300 E. 16th Ave., 251-968-9873
- Questions for a meeting: info@gsboe.org before noon on meeting day
Meets
Work sessions typically the 1st Thursday at 4 p.m. CT; regular meetings typically the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m. CT, Wave Center for Learning, 1717 E. 3rd St. Check the upcoming-meetings list for changes.
Source: gsboe.org + 1 more
Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Schools Board of Education
Five members appointed by the Orange Beach City Council.
- Randy McKinney · President
- Shannon Robinson · Vice President
- Lisa Nix · Member
- Stephen Lewis · Member
- Clay Tindal · Member
Contact
- Central office: 4544 Orange Beach Blvd., 251-424-1730
- Board member email addresses are on the board page
Meets
2nd Thursday of each month: 4:30 p.m. CT work session, then the regular meeting (check the board page for location changes).
Source: orangebeachboe.org + 1 more
Staff changes
Orange Beach named Tyler Davidson public works director "effective immediately," City Administrator Ford Handley said in a statement reported by FOX10. The city said former director Tim Tucker "is no longer employed by the City."
Source: fox10tv.com
Sources
- City of Gulf Shores: Mayor & Council (members, contacts, meeting schedule) (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresal.gov
- City of Orange Beach: City Council members and meeting schedule (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachal.gov
- Gulf Shores News: Orange Beach fills City Council seat (June 17) (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresnews.com
- Baldwin County Commission: District 4 Commissioner (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Baldwin County Commission: County commissioners (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Baldwin County Commission: Meeting agendas and minutes (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Baldwin County Probate Office: Sample ballot, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (PDF) (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Baldwin County Legislative Delegation: Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (House District 95) (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Baldwin County Legislative Delegation: Sen. Chris Elliott (Senate District 32) (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Gulf Shores City Schools: Board members (opens in a new tab) · gsboe.org
- Gulf Shores City Schools: Board meetings (schedule and upcoming meetings) (opens in a new tab) · gsboe.org
- Orange Beach City Schools: Board (members, meetings, Oct. 8 cancellation) (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachboe.org
- Orange Beach City Schools: Calendar (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachboe.org
- FOX10 News: Alabama lawmaker, Orange Beach city director, Satsuma school board president charged (Oct. 2, updated) (opens in a new tab) · fox10tv.com
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