Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in taxes budget with high priority
2027 budget deficit and EMS contribution
EMS business costs rose 13.4 percent from 2020 to 2025, but the service is financially stable with reserves. Council will study how to boost support for both EMS and fire service this year.
May 2026 Finances
The borough's projected deficit dropped from $876K to $588K thanks to the road program coming in under budget and insurance dividends. Council also discussed but declined to add funding for the volunteer fire company, saying they're still in deficit territory.