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.
A local reproductive rights advocacy group, Athenians for Bodily Autonomy, has proposed Athens become a sanctuary city.
After a tie vote by the Board of Elections, Tanya Conrath’s candidacy request for the Ohio House will now be decided by the Ohio Secretary of State.
The purchase price of the land has an estimated value of $350,000 to $550,000.
With Roe v. Wade being overturned, a lot of strong reactions were felt in front of the Supreme Court Friday.
Regardless of how difficult it is, it is the duty of services like 4chan, 8chan, Reddit, and Discord to provide adequate oversight to prevent the further online radicalization of white supremacists.
Athens residents gathered outside the Athens County Courthouse on Sunday to protest in favor of reproductive rights.
The program was put together by United Athens County Tenants and would create a safeguard for renters who may be facing eviction.
JD Vance won the Republican primary for the Ohio Senate seat with 36% of Athens County residents voting for him.
While often treated as a black and white issue, abortion access has implications far beyond terminating unwanted pregnancies.
Gerrymandering is a prime example of something that helps no one except the politicians who gain power from manipulating districts and thus, the people whose best interest they supposedly have in mind.
It heard ordinances concerning the grant programs and the annual street paving and repairs project for 2022.
Regulations pertaining to carrying a gun on campus will not change as a result of the law.
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