CANDIDATE PROFILES: In District 5, Westmoreland seeking a fourth term

Baldwin County Board of Commissioners

John was born and raised in Macon. He and his wife, Janice, have three children and three grandchildren. They attend Victory Baptist Church. 

As of May 18, 2024, John H. Westmoreland did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

John Westmoreland is the current Chair of the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected to the board of commissioners in 2013 and is seeking a fourth term.

Believes the county's 2020 census, which showed a declining population, was incorrect.

- Believes the county's 2020 census, which showed a declining population, was incorrect.

Public Services

As of March 23, 2024, John H. Westmoreland did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Education

Supported renovating the county courthouse.

- Supported renovating the county courthouse.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Played a role in replacing 18 miles of water lines and 35 miles of roads.

- Played a role in replacing 18 miles of water lines and 35 miles of roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

John H. Westmoreland

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.