Baldwin weighs tripling—or more—the lifetime benefit for first responders as premiums rise

Baldwin City Council agreed at its Jan. 7, 2025 work session to move forward a proposal that could substantially increase the city-backed lifetime-benefit lump sum for first responders. The discussion centered on raising the employee payment from its current $3,000 to as much as $15,000, while acknowledging that the higher benefit would come with a higher premium for the city.