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Nelsonville voters seek change through Issue 4
Whether voting yes or no, Nelsonville voters hope for a new age in their city government following the passage of Issue 23 in 2024.
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Nelsonville reacts to former council president’s arrest at meeting
Former President Rita Nguyen was arrested for disrupting Monday’s Nelsonville City Council meeting and ignoring calls to order.
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Nelsonville advisory commission gnaws on ‘December problem’
A month-long gap pause in council meetings could stall city operations.
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Nelsonville law director suggests appointing plaintiffs in lawsuit against city to fill council seats
With a looming deadline to fill vacant seats and no applications for them, City Law Director Jonathan Robe suggested appointing two residents who are suing the city over council positions.
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No applicants seek vacant Nelsonville council seats yet
The council has not received any letters of interest to fill two vacant seats, following the resignations of Tony Dunfee and Justin Booth. Letters must be submitted by March 3.
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Nelsonville council membership fight goes back to appeals court
The Ohio Supreme Court said the appeals court erred in dismissing the case on grounds that the plaintiffs waited too long to file suit.
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New flood maps have major implications for small Athens County communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood risk maps determine who has to carry flood insurance as well as the location and extent of new development.
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Dunfee, Booth resign from Nelsonville City Council (again)
Council member Nancy Sonick called on residents to step up to fill the vacant seats: “Show us what you can do. Don’t sit there and write about what we do.”
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Nelsonville voters will get another crack at the city charter question
Nelsonville City Council voted to place an issue on the May 6 primary ballot that would retain the city charter, but amend it to allow a mayoral form of government.
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Nelsonville City Council confirms advisory commission members for transition
The commission will oversee implementation of Issue 23, which abolished the city charter. But the city also is moving to give voters what they want while retaining the charter.
