Record · 01
15%
Property Tax Cut
The lowest tax rate in Woodstock in more than 30 years.
Year Five · Woodstock, Georgia
Delivering
Historic Results
Woodstock is stronger, safer, and more connected than ever. So far, we have cut property taxes 15%, made historic investments in police and fire, doubled parks and trails, and delivered the largest infrastructure improvements in our city’s history.
The record
Big wins. What’s next?
Record · 02
$24M
Parks & Trails
Voters approved doubled green space and the largest parks + trails upgrades in City history.
Record · 03
26%
Police
Largest pay increase in Police Department history, fully staffed for the first time in a decade.
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2×
Fire
Doubled the number of fire stations and achieved top 2% of departments in the nation.
“We have, without a doubt, built a place that people want to be.
Our calling is to build a place that is meant to last.”
Mayor Michael Caldwell
Newsroom
In the Press
14 Oct
Cherokee Tribune
Woodstock first responders recognized for saving lives
“On behalf of the city of Woodstock, the city council and the families involved, thank each and every one of you,” he said. “We get to do a lot of recognitions here and a lot of awards. There are none more important than what you are receiving right now. Ultimately, all of you decided to put on a uniform and run toward danger. This is the moment that we genuinely owe you our thanks for. Thank you guys for being there.”
17 Sep
Cherokee Tribune
Woodstock mayor joins national entrepreneurship initiative
“Woodstock is a natural home to entrepreneurs. We are not the county seat, but we represent 3% of the geography of Cherokee County, 16% of its population, and 40% of its GDP,” he said. “We’re going to continue to build the future of this incredible city on entrepreneurship.”
12 Sep
Inside Georgia Real Estate | Clearly Georgia
Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell on Homeownership, Growth and the American Dream
Homeownership as a National Security Issue: Caldwell traces the middle class back to the largest public-private partnership in American history — the GI Bill, subsidized mortgage rates, state tax law that rewarded ownership and local zoning that favored owned inventory. Today's young adults earn more than their parents did yet are poorer, and National Association of Realtors data shows the typical first-time buyer reached age 40 in 2025, a record. Caldwell says that reflects necessity, not preference.
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