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Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters presents ward map to Nelsonville
Trevor Martin, program coordinator for the Ohio League of Women Voters, invited residents to share their experience in creating the map to the council.
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Athens County Board of Elections issues new guidelines for Nelsonville council seats
The board of elections told city officials that a candidate cannot run for both the statutory and the charter council seats in November.
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Incumbents, new faces contend for Athens City Council (Updated)
Two incumbents retained their seats in a four-person race in the Democratic primary election. Additionally, a political newcomer will run in November to represent the 1st Ward.
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Athens voters reject income tax hike proposal
Citing increased costs, the city asked voters to increase the municipal income tax from 1.95% to 2.25%. Voters resoundingly rejected that request.
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Nelsonville votes down Issue 4
The proposed charter amendment failed with 53.90% voting against it.
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Photo gallery: May primary election
Images from the May 6, 2025, primary election in Athens County.
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Nelsonville voters seek change through Issue 4
Whether voting yes or no, Nelsonville voters hope for a new age in their city government following the passage of Issue 23 in 2024.
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Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates talk goals, West Side community
The at-large candidates, all Democrats, shared their thoughts on affordable housing, accessibility and more.
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Board of elections certifies all primary candidate petitions
Athens City Council Ward 1 has three candidates; four will vie for three at-large seats, including two incumbents. In Nelsonville, only one candidate will run in the primary for seven available city council seats.
