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Sunshine law compliance tricky for Athens County governments
When government isn’t your full-time job, officials say, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks
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Athens City Council to determine process following ceasefire resolution
The council at its Feb. 26 committees meeting also discussed its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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City to convey former gas station site to Athens Community Improvement Corp.
Mayor Steve Patterson also briefly discussed his recent visit to Ukraine.
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Nelsonville City Council president receives no confidence votes from city employees (Updated)
Two sets of Nelsonville city employees have filed votes of no confidence with their unions over conduct by City Council President Rita Nguyen — whose status on council is in question.
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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
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Smith resigns from Nelsonville City Council
The council on Monday night also replaced its law director.
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Nelsonville auditor running for county treasurer
Incumbent Ric Wasserman has endorsed the Nelsonville auditor’s opponent in the county’s only contested Democratic Party primary election.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Greg Smith set to leave Nelsonville council following settlement
Smith told the Independent Monday night that he plans to resign from council soon — once and for all — due to his health.
