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Nelsonville moves to join solid waste council of governments (Updated)
Councilman Johnny Flowers voted against the ordinance because in January, the council (then composed of different members) passed an ordinance that instructed the city manager to seek bids for trash services.
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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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Nelsonville council case closes locally, but remains open before the state
The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their local complaints on Friday, May 3.
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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.
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Nelsonville City Council reaches new heights of dysfunction
Nine people turned up to sit as the council, which legally comprises only seven members.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts (?) union contracts amidst legal questions
Nelsonville’s public service employees and firefighters have new contracts, but their approval by Nelsonville City Council Monday night was overshadowed by controversy within the council.
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Nelsonville City Council president receives no confidence votes from city employees (Updated)
Two sets of Nelsonville city employees have filed votes of no confidence with their unions over conduct by City Council President Rita Nguyen — whose status on council is in question.
