Voter turnout plummets to lowest point in recent years during 2019 election
By George Shillcock | Nov. 12, 2019Only 25.79% of voters in Athens County showed up at the polls last week.
POLITICS
Swing State of Mind: 2019 general election results
By George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 7, 2019The 2019 general election is over, and Swing State of Mind has the results and analysis on the results and voter turnout numbers.
The 2019 Election Edition
By Midge Mazur and The Post Staff | Nov. 6, 2019Results and stories from the 2019 election in Athens, Ohio.
Levy to support services for low-income seniors passes
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 6, 2019A levy that serves to renew support for a program that delivers free meals to low-income senior citizens passed on Tuesday.
Independent candidates influence city government despite not holding office
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2019Independent candidates Krane, Hamrick and Monday plan to continue their activism to influence city government.
Mayor Steve Patterson wins reelection by a large margin
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2019Incumbent Democratic Mayor survives a challenge from the left in election with over 75% of the vote.
At-Large race results in entirely Democratic City Council
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2019Beth Clodfelter will replace Patrick McGee.
Athens County EMS levy passes
By Regan Gray | Nov. 6, 2019The levy makes up about half of the EMS budget.
The renewal of the tuberculosis levy passes
By Maddie Bussert | Nov. 6, 2019The levy provides funding for tuberculosis medication free of charge.
Athens Public Library levy passes
By Regan Gray | Nov. 6, 2019The citizens of Athens County voted for a new levy.
Breakdown of mayoral candidates campaign finances
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2019Both candidates raised about the same amount of money, but Krane spent the majority of his funds while Patterson spent only half.
Health department levy passes
By Maddie Bussert | Nov. 6, 2019Over 67% of residents voted in favor for the levy.
Athens City Council has become a one-party government
By Maddie Bussert | Nov. 6, 2019Groupthink might now occur if different opinions aren’t considered.
LGBT+ voters face barriers in and out of the voting booth
By Abby Miller | Nov. 6, 2019Issues like housing are a problem across the nation and in Athens.
Arian Smedley to represent west side issues and making citizens feel heard
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 5, 2019After winning the Athens City Council 1st Ward primary, Arian Smedley plans to focus on safety with her background as a long-time west side resident.
Kent Butler to retire after over a decade of service on Athens City Council
By Vinny Ramundo | Nov. 5, 2019The councilman mainly ran because of the encouragement from his neighborhood.
Supreme Court turn to cases of LGBTQ+ discrimination
By Jack Hiltner | Nov. 5, 2019The Supreme Court of the United States was presented with arguments regarding workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.
City Council: Baileys Trail vote delayed
By Vinny Ramundo | Nov. 5, 2019City Council voted in favor of tabling the discussion on city funding for Baileys Trail.
Student political groups prepare for upcoming elections
By Kirsten Thomas | Nov. 3, 2019OUCD and OUCR are preparing for the current 2019 local elections and 2020 elections.
