Nelsonville City Council hires city manager, honors resident
Tom Cangemi will become Nelsonville’s sixth city manager this year. Also, the city named its new wastewater treatment plant in honor of resident Mark Hall Sr.
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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.
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.
Nelsonville to pay $21k fine over former city manager’s contract mishap (Updated)
Also, the state recently declined to investigate accusations that council members illegally accessed city email addresses.
Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil
From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.
Taylor back on Nelsonville City Council
Following the failure to appoint one of three candidates last week, Nelsonville City Council President Tony Dunfee has appointed Cory Taylor to fill the council’s seventh and final seat. He was sworn in on Tuesday.
Nelsonville has inconsistent record with resignation, rescission process
Records provided to the Athens County Independent show that former Nelsonville City Manager Scott Frank resigned and rescinded his resignation.
Nelsonville turmoil continues as council fails to welcome Roell back as city manager
Nelsonville City Council hosted an overflow crowd for its regular meeting Monday night, with many residents turning out to support former Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell.
Bernie Roell attempts to rescind resignation as Nelsonville City Manager
Within 24 hours of announcing his resignation as Nelsonville City Manager, Bernie Roell emailed city council to rescind that resignation. City council members did not agree on whether that rescission was effective.
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.
