CONSULTINGCANCELLED

Council Cancels Checkmate Lobbying Contract

Kinston City Council terminated its lobbying contract with Checkmate Government Relations after receiving a $6,000 April invoice under the retainer-based agreement. The cancellation aims to eliminate ongoing costs that staff felt delivered limited value as the city prepares its 2026-27 budget.

Document date · April 7, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$6,000 (April 2026 invoice)
Contract type
CONSULTING
Contract term
Contract in effect through at least April 2026; 30-day cancellation notice required
Renewal date
2026-05-07
Renewal
Agreement required a 30-day notice for cancellation; council directed immediate termination rather than renewing or funding the contract in the 2026-27 budget.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
Kinston City Council Minutes 2026-04-07

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Who was awarded the consulting contract by City of Kinston?

Checkmate Government Relations was awarded this consulting contract by City of Kinston, as recorded on April 7, 2026. The contract value is $6,000 (April 2026 invoice).

How much is the Checkmate Government Relations contract with City of Kinston worth?

The Checkmate Government Relations contract with City of Kinston is valued at $6,000 (April 2026 invoice), covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a minutes record.

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This contract appears in Kinston City Council Minutes 2026-04-07 (Minutes), dated April 7, 2026 from City of Kinston. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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