Taylor Sappington Archives – Athens County Independent

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Greg Smith gets go-ahead for Nelsonville City Council race

By Dani Kington & Keri Johnson ● Government ● September 14, 2023

The controversial on-and-off again council member is now set to return to the body, as his election will be uncontested.

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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● July 13, 2023

A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.

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Bernie Roell attempts to rescind resignation as Nelsonville City Manager

By Dani Kington ● Government ● May 17, 2023

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.

Survivor services org receives $26 million grant; Nelsonville partner status in limbo

By Sam Stecklow & Keri Johnson ● Economy ● April 13, 2023

The Nelsonville-based nonprofit Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is poised to expand rapidly over the next few years, with over $30 million in federal and state funding going toward new housing, advocacy, workforce training and mental health services initiatives for survivors of domestic abuse.

Nelsonville council member Doug Childs resigns

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● February 22, 2023

Doug Childs resigned from Nelsonville City Council Tuesday night.

Nelsonville council seeks settlement with business owner

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● February 14, 2023

Council could authorize $7,500 for David Loge to settle claims that the business was harmed when city workers moved picnic tables into Loge’s parking lot.

Nelsonville moves to accept restitution payments from ‘numerous individuals’

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● February 2, 2023

An ordinance authorizing acceptance of restitution payments to the city isn’t aimed at anyone in particular, Nelsonville Auditor Taylor Sappington told city council.

Former city manager to pay Nelsonville restitution

By Dani Kington ● Government ● January 18, 2023

The amount Scott Frank owes the city is exactly equivalent to the total amount the city paid Frank’s child in 2022 for working at the Nelsonville city pool.