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Demorest extends city manager's contract for 12 months after executive session; vote 3-1

Demorest City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

After an executive session on personnel, the Demorest City Council voted 3-1 to extend City Manager Mark Musselwhite's contract for 12 months at an annual salary of $140,000; Councilman Jimmy Davis cast the sole dissenting vote.

Following an executive session on personnel, real estate and litigation, the Demorest City Council returned to open session and voted 3-1 to extend City Manager Mark Musselwhite’s contract for 12 months with an annual salary of $140,000.

Councilman Shawn Allen moved the extension and Councilman Donnie Bennett seconded. The motion carried with Allen, Bennett and Councilman Andrew Ferguson voting yes and Councilman Jimmy Davis voting no; the meeting record indicates Davis preferred that other candidates or options be considered during appointment or contract decisions.

The council recessed into executive session at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. The record shows the vote and the salary figure but does not include the contract text or performance terms; those details were not specified in the meeting minutes.