You are viewing the "City Council" Archives
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
A former Nelsonville City Council member has filed legal action against city officials
By: Donovan Varney
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council member is accusing city officials of conducting public business in private and is demanding release of their conversations. In a legal… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze to help shore up its budget
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze because its cash reserves for the year have already dropped below a level that is considered financially… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Council disputes continue to plague Nelsonville’s attempts to hire an attorney and settle a lawsuit
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville City Council attempted at a special meeting Saturday to appoint a new city attorney and settle a lawsuit brought against the city by a… Read More
![Meredith Erlewine, right, and Joe Crowley, both instructors with the Athens Co. Cougarbats Mountain Bike Team, ride through the beginning portions of the Baileys Trail System, in Chauncey, Ohio, on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/080821_BaileysTrail_013-scaled-e1705014304624-900x422.jpg)
An Athens County budget decision complicates future funding for the Baileys Trail System
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The organization that oversees the Baileys Trail System in Athens County is losing half of its annual membership funding this year. And that puts the other… Read More
![These are different size options of the trash cans Athens residents will receive under the city's new contract with Rumpke Waste and Recycling. The cans are part of the extra cost residents will pay under the new contract.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rumpke-trash-cans-e1700518857699-900x422.jpeg)
Athens’ garbage contract delay led to much higher costs for the city and customers
By: Jack Greene
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will likely see at least a 40% increase in their monthly garbage bill starting next year. This is significantly more than under a bid… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council approves increases to sewer rates and amends a parking rate hike ordinance
By: Jack Greene
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will see a 3% annual increase on their sewer bill through 2040. That’s what Athens City Council approved with a 6-1 vote at Monday’s… Read More
![The outside of 269 E. State St. in Athens, a two-story home.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/269-E-State-Street-in-Athens-scaled-e1694716704561-900x422.jpg)
A couple appeals the denial of a short-term rental permit in Athens for a second time
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawyer representing a Dublin couple who want to operate a short-term rental in Athens did not mince words at a hearing last month. “It doesn’t… Read More
![A city resident speaks to the Athens City Council. The photo is taken from the back of council chambers and there are residents filling almost every seat.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/296437855_1122700581649832_6640434260124330683_n-e1659472386870-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council adopts resolution in support of reproductive rights
By: Kaitlin Thorne
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Council took an official stance on the criminalization of abortion during Monday night’s meeting when they unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging… Read More
![An athens fire truck](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Athens-fire-truck-e1637695930980-900x422.jpg)
City of Athens may pay significantly less than initial estimate for the new fire station property
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The price the city of Athens pays for the land to build a new fire station on may be significantly less than an initial estimate. The… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville poised to collect more than $683,000 following long investigation
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville discovered it is owed more than $683,000, and this week the City Council approved a plan to get that money. This followed… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance to protect tenants, but asks for legal review
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday that would increase protections for tenants facing eviction because they are behind on their rent. But first council… Read More
![A city resident speaks to the Athens City Council. The photo is taken from the back of council chambers and there are residents filling almost every seat.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/296437855_1122700581649832_6640434260124330683_n-e1659472386870-900x422.jpg)
Residents petition City Council to decriminalize abortion in Athens
By: Kaitlin Thorne
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio – The subject of abortion wasn’t on the agenda for Monday’s Athens City Council meeting, but city residents turned out in force to ask the Council to protect… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville City Council appoints new member to fill vacant seat
By: Ayden Crowley
Posted on:
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The seat of an ousted former council member was filled at Nelsonville’s City Council meeting Monday. Douglas Childs was unanimously appointed to the council after a… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
The city of Nelsonville and an ousted council member are in negotiations to resolve multiple legal actions
By: Ayden Crowley
Posted on:
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A former Nelsonville City Council member who was kicked off the council four times is still fighting his removal through six legal actions he filed against… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens auditor requests another $200,000 to pay record income tax refunds
By: David Forster
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor asked council Monday night for another $200,000 to cover local income tax refunds. This brings the total set aside for refunds this… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville City Council Member Sues Fellow Council Members Over Removal Votes
By: David Forster
Posted on:
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville City Council member is suing his fellow council members in federal court over efforts to remove him from office. Greg Smith alleges in a… Read More