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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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About 90 Nelsonville ballots cast didn’t include local ballot issue (Updated)
The board of elections contacted voters who used the incomplete ballots to give them a chance to vote on whether to abolish the city charter.
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Judge: Nelsonville council must consider ordinance on charter petition (Updated)
The city has appealed the order and requested a stay of the order. Another hearing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2.
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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.
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Nelsonville contracts with Athens County 911
The council tended to business Monday night amidst an ongoing court battle to decide who rightfully serves upon the body.
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Coolville residents, village officials organize against proposed traffic project
Coolville area residents say that proposed traffic changes on U.S. 50 in the village could have unintended consequences, including business closures and more crashes.
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Nelsonville City Council controversy heads to state appeals court
A complaint filed on April 26 charges council members with usurpation of office. Locally, the plaintiffs want to disqualify the city attorney from representing the city.
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Judge temporarily rules who may act as Nelsonville City Council
The Athens County Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary ruling in favor of Rita Nguyen and Sue Powell, who filed suit. Council members were served with summons in the case during Monday night’s meeting.
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With legal intervention, Nelsonville council functions again — for now
Former council member and president Rita Nguyen is not giving up her fight to remain on the body just yet.
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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.
