Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance that would authorize the Service-Safety Director Andrew Stone to enter into a contract for the construction of the new fire headquarters.
Despite the importance midterms hold both nationally and locally, they typically engage fewer voters compared to presidential election years.
Athens City Council met to discuss an ordinance amending housing regulations and the requirement for rental permits in Athens and to discuss mutual aid to the Athens Sheriff’s office.
There is a multitude of campaign tactics that politicians will take advantage of throughout their races, including advertising and on-the-street campaigning.
The Athens County BOE has received a positive turnout of staff and resources to assist with early voting and the midterm bustle.
In the 2002 Athens County auditor election, Thompson defeated her then-opponent Wasserman. Twenty years later, the two are running campaigns against each other again.
The race for Ohio’s 94th District House of Representatives seat between Tanya Conrath and Jay Edwards has involved controversy since Conrath decided to run in August.
The body passed two ordinances, one to allow the Dairy Barn Arts Center to place a new sign in the city’s right-of-way and another to amend appropriations to the water fund.
The solar project will offset 1,834 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and 55,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide over its 30-year design life.
The body voted again on the Pay-to-Stay ordinance, which would give tenants a tool to fight an eviction.
Committees heard from the City and Safety Services Committee, who discussed additional expenses to the solid waste contract.
Democrat Senate Candidate Tim Ryan was announced to speak, but canceled at the last minute.
On Monday, Tanya Conrath held a rally to speak with supporters about her lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Council also discussed the creation of the Athens Community Improvement Corporation, an economic development tool, which would be used to improve the city.
The committees also discussed a new sign for The Dairy Barn Art Center.
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