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Residents, officials discuss small business challenges at town hall
The public forum encouraged discussion among Athens business owners, residents and officials.
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Mayor’s office proposes Athens income tax increase
The administration says the city needs to raise the income tax to 2.25% to offset lower income tax withholding from Ohio University.
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Athens City Council moves to pay ORCA dues
At its Nov. 4 meeting, council heard first reading of an ordinance that sets the city’s dues at a fraction of previous payments. Also discussed: the 2025 budget.
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Mayor’s zoning board reappointee resigns amid controversy (Updated)
Weeks of controversy have surrounded the mayor’s attempted reappointment of an Athens landlord to the Board of Zoning appeals.
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Mayor’s trip to Ukraine cost around $2,000
The funds for Mayor Steve Patterson’s February visit to Athens’ sister city came from the mayor’s travel budget.
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Athens City Council authorizes mayor to join council of governments for solid waste
At Monday’s meeting, city council also revisited discussions on tobacco and cannabis rezoning and renewing the city’s membership in the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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Athens mayoral candidates spar over mayor’s record, youth engagement
Mayor Steve Patterson and challenger Damon Krane largely agreed about the importance of many issues — but disagreed on Patterson’s approach.
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Independent candidate Damon Krane announces another bid for mayor
Damon Krane, a democratic socialist, will again run against incumbent Athens Mayor Steve Patterson in the November election, should his petition to appear on the ballot be accepted.