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Goldsboro signs contracts with Crossroads Strategies and Friends of Seymour; council adds language on legislative input and reporting
Summary
Council approved a continuing agreement with Crossroads Strategies and an amended agreement with Friends of Seymour, adding council input on legislative initiatives and expectations for liaison reporting and communication.
The Goldsboro City Council on Sept. 8, 2025, unanimously authorized execution of a consulting agreement with Crossroads Strategies and approved a modified agreement with Friends of Seymour that adds explicit council input on legislative priorities and reporting expectations.
Council members debated whether the Crossroads contract should be expanded beyond its current mission to pursue quality-of-life objectives (housing, childcare, education, public safety). Several council members urged written direction and clarity on the scope of work; staff and council were clear that expanding Crossroads’ scope…
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