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Baldwin council weighs consultant agreement with Emily Woodmaster for city management transition

The city could pay a consultant thousands of dollars a week to help manage the transition in city government, though the council has not yet voted on the deal.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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November 3, 2025: Consultant agreement with Emily Woodmaster

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A packet for the Baldwin City Council proposes a professional services agreement between the city and Emily Woodmaster to provide city management transition services. The proposed agreement lists a rate of $2,815.00 per week and a $25,000 figure.

SourcesBaldwin 11-06-25 Work Session Agenda Packet

The draft agreement states it takes effect once the City Manager signs it on the city's behalf, but the record does not show that it has been signed or voted on by the council.

SourcesBaldwin 11-06-25 Work Session Agenda Packet

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Professional Services Agreement with Emily Woodmaster for city management transition services

CITY OF BALDWIN, a Georgia municipal corporation, acting by and through its governing authority, the City of Baldwin City Council (“City"), and Emily Woodmaster, ("Consultant")

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Consultant agreement with Emily Woodmaster

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and the Consultant have executed this Agreement effective as of the date the City Manager executes this Agreement on behalf of the City.

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