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Baldwin City Council hires Russ Harding as city administrator after executive session

Baldwin City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

After an executive session to discuss non‑elected personnel, the council approved a contract to hire Russ Harding as Baldwin City’s new city administrator; Harding thanked the council and said he looks forward to serving.

Following an executive session under attorney‑client privilege to discuss non‑elected personnel, Baldwin City Council approved a contract to hire Russ Harding as the city administrator.

The council recessed to executive session with the city attorney and Shay Downing present and later returned to open session. Councilmember moved to approve the contract for Russ Harding and the motion passed by voice vote.

After the vote Harding thanked the council and said, "I appreciate it. I look forward to serving the citizens of Baldwin City." The hiring is effective per the contract approved by the council; staff indicated details will be finalized in that agreement.