Angelo Fermo, a retired U.S. Department of Homeland Security special agent, announced he is running for Baldwin County Commission, District 2.
"I'm running because I believe in protecting what makes Baldwin County such a great place to live, work, and raise a family," said Fermo. "This is our home, and I want to make sure it stays strong for the next generation."
Fermo and his family have lived and worked in Baldwin County for nearly 19 years. He is a business owner who has led multiple development projects as a general contractor, both commercial and residential. The campaign said that experience has given him direct insight into the county's building and permitting process and how the County Commission operates.
With over 20 years of public service, he said, he is well-prepared to address public safety in the county.
"My entire career has been built on protecting people, managing teams, and navigating complex operations," Fermo said. "Now I want to apply that same level of focus, leadership, and accountability to serving the people of Baldwin County. I'm ready to get to work and be a steady, reliable voice on the Commission."
He earned his master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice before becoming a police officer. He trained at the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy and was selected to combat Mexican cartel operations.
"In 2013, Fermo was selected as one of just 21 agents nationwide to represent Homeland Security Investigations at the newly created National Targeting Center Investigations in Washington, D.C.," the campaign highlighted. "There, he served as a DHS liaison to the CIA and worked directly with international representatives and congressional staff on policy and security matters impacting the United States both abroad and here in the homeland."
Fermo retired in 2022, but remained active in Baldwin County politics. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Baldwin County Republican Party.
He also remains passionate about fighting human trafficking. He serves on the board of Baldwin County's Silent Knight anti-human trafficking organization and is a former board member of the Children's Rescue Initiative (CRI), through which he participated in rescue missions abroad in 2023.
Now, Fermo said, he wants to protect conservative values and guide Baldwin County's future with common-sense leadership.
He and his wife, Ashlee, have four sons and one grandson. The Fermos are active members of Christ the King Parish and devoted animal rescuers, currently caring for three dogs and two cats—four of them rescues.
The election for Baldwin County officials, including sheriff and commission seats, will be on November 3, 2026.
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