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Many Council Hopefuls Absent in Athens Candidate Night
The Athens city meet-the-candidates night drew few candidates with only four of eleven running for seven ward and at-large seats in attendance. Republican incumbent Fred Weber II highlighted city gains in pay, equipment, and policy during his first term. Nolan Mace Thomas Smith and Barbara Daniel also spoke, outlining past work and future plans. Weber noted upgrades in police and fire departments, a revised criminal code, a new sign ordinance, and ongoing projects on E State Street pool and Richland Avenue widening.
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Athens
Fred Weber II
Nolan Mace
Thomas Smith
Barbara Daniel
Ohio University
Baker Center
Weber
E. State Street
Richland Avenue
Stimmel
Chamber of Commerce
Community Improvement Corp
Athens National Bank
Crewson
E. State
W. State
Highland Avenue