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Eastpointe council names Brian Woods preferred city manager, authorizes contract negotiations

Eastpointe City Council · October 8, 2025
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Summary

After interviewing four finalists, the council voted unanimously Oct. 7 to make an offer to Brian Woods as its preferred city manager and named Ryan Mattis as the alternate; the city attorney will negotiate terms including a proposed relocation incentive and three‑year term.

Eastpointe’s City Council voted Oct. 7 to make an offer to Brian Woods as the city’s preferred city manager and authorized the city attorney to draft contract terms and begin negotiations.

Consultant James Vitrano of Vitrano Consulting told the council the recruitment produced 39 applicants, of which four finalists were interviewed in person; department‑head and public feedback had been provided to the council in advance. After a round of discussion about strengths and fit, councilmembers identified Woods as their first choice and Ryan Mattis as a backup.…

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