Nelsonville City Council adopts code of conduct
Shortly before its passage, one member violated the new formal list of expectations for the city’s elected and appointed officials.
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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.
Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement
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.
Nelsonville council rows over interim chief’s public remarks
The Nelsonville City Council meeting Monday night took an unexpected turn during the announcements section at the end of the meeting. One council member said he’s contacting the secretary of state regarding other members’ resignations and returns; another defended the interim police chief/city manager’s public comments.
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Records provided to the Athens County Independent show that former Nelsonville City Manager Scott Frank resigned and rescinded his resignation.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.
