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Nelsonville elects mayor amid uncertain future
Nelsonville elected its first mayor since the 1990s — but whether newly elected officials get to serve remains uncertain.
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Another Nelsonville timeline: Year two of turmoil
We last left off with Glennda Tingle’s resignation on July 10, 2023. The council — and administration — have changed considerably since then.
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Development company to acquire historic Nelsonville building
Black Diamond Development Company, LLC has announced its newest project: the restoration of Nelsonville’s historic Fraternal Order of the Eagles building.
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Nelsonville council’s four-time removed member becomes its president
Greg Smith will serve as council president and Rita Nguyen as vice president.
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Nelsonville candidates make their cases at voter forum
Despite a tumultuous year in the Nelsonville city government, candidates for Nelsonville City Council in the Nov. 7 general election were largely in agreement on city issues at an League of Women Voters of Athens County election forum.
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Candidate forums to prepare voters for local elections
Beginning next week, voters may directly engage with local candidates at forums hosted by the Athens League of Women Voters.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts code of conduct
Shortly before its passage, one member violated the new formal list of expectations for the city’s elected and appointed officials.
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Greg Smith gets go-ahead for Nelsonville City Council race
The controversial on-and-off again council member is now set to return to the body, as his election will be uncontested.
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Nelsonville council rows over interim chief’s public remarks
The Nelsonville City Council meeting Monday night took an unexpected turn during the announcements section at the end of the meeting. One council member said he’s contacting the secretary of state regarding other members’ resignations and returns; another defended the interim police chief/city manager’s public comments.
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Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigns amid tension with council members
Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigned Monday night after six weeks in the position. Roell was the fifth city manager this year.
