Alice Venter

Buket Urgen

Mayors - Habersham History

Alice previously served as Baldwin's mayor from November 7, 2018, to February 6, 2023. She is currently a Baldwin City Council member and has served as mayor pro tem since 2019.

Plans to improve infrastructure and enhance public services in Baldwin.

Economy

Public Services

Promised to prioritize transparency and fiscal responsibility in the budget for the park.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 3, 2025, Alice Venter did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Douglas S. Faust

LinkedIn

Candidates set for November municipal elections in Habersham ...

Douglas S. Faust's campaign for Baldwin Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Douglas S. Faust did not have a website or any information online.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 