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Residents, officials discuss small business challenges at town hall
The public forum encouraged discussion among Athens business owners, residents and officials.
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Nelsonville loses appeal in ballot initiative case
The Fourth District Court of Appeals largely upheld a local judge’s ruling that Nelsonville City Council had to act on a citizen initiative to repeal the city charter.
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Officials warn of potential pitfalls of abolishing Nelsonville city charter
Issue 23, an initiative to abolish the city charter, was the topic of a special meeting of Nelsonville City Council Monday night.
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Nelsonville voters to decide fate of city charter (Updated)
Amid an ongoing court of appeals case, the board of elections gave the go-ahead for Nelsonville voters to decide whether or not to abolish their city charter.
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Nelsonville council to establish ballot initiative procedures
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Nelsonville council puts city manager on administrative leave
The council unanimously voted following an executive session Tuesday to place City Manager Tom Cangemi on paid administrative leave indefinitely, pending an external investigation, “based on allegations of misconduct.”
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Petitioners seek court orders for Nelsonville ballot initiative (Update)
Two Nelsonville residents want the judge to force the city to place an initiative to abolish the city charter on the November ballot.
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Nelsonville Mayor’s Court officially set to return
The city council unanimously voted to reinstate the court, which has not met for eight months. It also plans to ask voters in November to renew a street maintenance levy.
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Citizens revive initiative to abolish Nelsonville City Charter
The city received a notice in May that five qualified voters are commencing an initiative to reset the city’s form of government — but big questions around procedure remain.
