Local government in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is divided into a number of classifications: i.e., cities, townships and boroughs. There are two categories of townships in the Commonwealth, those identified as Townships of the First Class and those known as Townships of the Second Class.

Baldwin Township is a Township of the First Class and is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners elected at large.

2010 Township Officials
Eileen Frisoli - President - 412-341-9597
Darrell Bichler - Vice President - 412-882-0277
Nick Pellegrino - 412-563-8613
John Paravati - 412-571-0655
Bob Downey - 412-531-5265
Mary McGinley - Township Manager - 412-341-9597
Marilyn G. Wagner - Tax Collector / Real Estate - 412-884-8867

Federal Officials
Senator Arlen Spector
Senator Robert Casey
Representative Tim Murphy (18th District)

State Officials
Senator Wayne D. Fontana (42nd District)
Representative Chelsa Wagner (22nd District)

County Official
County Executive Dan Onorato
Council Member John Palmiere (6th district)