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Albany Village Council debates council member wages
Council members discussed how a $50 raise would affect the village’s budget and whether or not it would motivate younger people to join the village council.
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Nelsonville City Council at a loss after Issue 4 fails
The council faces mounting pressure from residents and city employees to keep the government running past Nov. 30 when the current council seats expire.
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Issue 23 advisory commission recommends Nelsonville council put month-long positions on November ballot
The committee addressed the aftermath of Issue 4’s failure and what’s next.
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County residents share concerns with congressman’s staff in Albany (Updated)
Case workers with Rep. Troy Balderson’s office held office hours in Albany May 1. Many attendees were there to talk about policy, rather than seeking help accessing federal programs.
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Council tables civil suit over unauthorized brick patio, curb
The council also approved eight city streets for repaving.
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Nelsonville hires Fred Holmes as city manager
The council also discussed payment procedures for contractors and heard updates from the ad-hoc committee overseeing implementation of Issue 23.
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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.
