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Demorest City Council approves sale of common stock held with Principal Financial

The council voted to sell an investment the city holds, authorizing an official to sign off on the sale.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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At a June 2, 2026 work session, Demorest City Council took up a resolution to sell common stock the city holds with Principal Financial. Mr. Mitchell had prepared both a letter authorizing the sale of the shares and a resolution approving the transaction.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 6.2.26 WS Agenda .pdfCity Council Minutes — 6.2.26 Work Session Minutes FINAL.pdf

Later that day, the resolution appeared on the regular council meeting agenda. The council then voted 4-0 to approve the sale of the common stock and authorized Mr. Musselwhite to sign the letter.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 6.2.26 CC RS Agenda.pdfCity Council Minutes — 6.2.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution approving the sale of common stock held with Principal Financial

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELL OF THE COMMON STOCK WITH PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL MARK

Approved
confirmed

Resolution approving sale of the city's common stock held with Principal Financial

The motion to approve the sale of common stock and for Mr. Musselwhite to sign the letter was unanimously approved (4-0.)

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution approving the sale of the common stock held with Principal Financial

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELL OF THE COMMON STOCK WITH PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL

Discussed
discussed

Resolution approving sale of common stock held with Principal Financial

Mr. Mitchell has prepared both a letter authorizing the sale of the shares and a resolution approving the transaction.

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