The Valdosta Mayor and Council voted June 16 to continue a governmental affairs contract that assigns John Crawford as the city's principal consultant. City Manager Richard Hardy told the council that the firm (referred to in the transcript as Talley/Coleman Strategic) has built relationships with key legislators and executive leaders and that staff recommended continuing the contract so Crawford can continue representing the city.

Council member Miss Tulip asked whether the contract is with John Crawford personally or with the firm. Hardy clarified the contract is with Coleman Talley Strategic LLC and that John Crawford is the firm's principal consultant assigned to Valdosta. "It is with, Coleman Talley's Strategic LLC. John is their principal consultant," Hardy said.

A council member moved to approve the contract continuation as presented and a second was recorded; the mayor called for a show of hands and the motion was approved. The transcript does not include the contract's value, term dates, or specific performance metrics, nor does it present a roll-call vote tally.