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Israeli Cease Fire Resolution and Athens City
Some wonder why I was one of the two (out of six) Athens City Council members who voted against the recent controversial resolution. Others thanked me for my decision.
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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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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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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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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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City must speak out against oppression and violence
Artificial boundaries of written responsibilities of governing bodies or finding the perfect statement should not prevent us from speaking out for peace.
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Reducing plastic pollution: An exercise in democracy
Athens deserves our support in its fight to uphold its democratically decided policy around plastic pollution.
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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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County declines to renew ORCA commitment
The county believe it’s time for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to stand on its own.
