text: The Daphne Civic Center is a city-owned facility used to host a variety of recurring special events in the community. Constructed at a cost of $6 million, it opened to the public in December 1999. A senior citizens activity center and the Daphne Public Library are also located in the civic center complex.
  Government
  Daphne is incorporated in Baldwin County, Alabama. It is governed by a mayor and city council, both of which are elected by popular vote every four years. A semi-autonomous Utilities Board and Zoning Commission support the governance of the city.
  Daphne's current mayor is Robin LeJeune who is serving his first term as Mayor.  Mayor LeJeune also served as council member and Council President. LeJeune was elected in the 2020 municipal election.
  A seven-member city council serves the city of Daphne. Council members are selected within districts. Based upon the August 2012 election the council is composed of the following: district one councilwoman Tommie Conaway, district two councilman Steve Olen, district three councilman Joel Coleman, district four councilman Doug Goodlin, district five councilman and council president Ron Scott, and district six councilwoman Angie Phillips.
  A semi-autonomous Utilities Board and Zoning Commission support the governance of the city.