The League of Women Voters of Athens County is hosting two informational sessions ahead of the spring Primary Elections. The scheduled events include:

Athens City Proposed Income Tax Town Hall

March 31 at 7:00 pm in the Athens Community Center, Rooms A & B

The proposed levy is an income tax (additional - 0.2%, commencing 1/1/2027) providing funds for safety services (Police and Fire Departments), general municipal operations, street improvements, capital improvements and transportation.

Athens City Mayor Steve Patterson, City Council Representative Jessica Thomas, City Auditor Kathy Hecht, and City Treasurer Josh Thomas will participate.

This event will be livestreamed and available for later viewing on the City of Athens Government YouTube Channel and the League's Facebook page.

Ohio House 95th District Democratic Primary Candidate Forum

April 6 at 7:00 pm

Candidates Paul Cameron and James Joyce will participate.

This event will be livestreamed and available for later viewing on the League's YouTube Channel and the League's Facebook page.

For both events, the public is invited to submit questions to athenscountyasks@gmail.com prior to the event. Questions must be related to the elected position or the issue and received at least 24 hours prior to the event. Questions will also be taken in person at the Athens City Income Tax event.

For questions please contact the League of Women Voters at athensleagueofwomenvoters@gmail.com.

In 2024, the people of Nelsonville voted to return to a ward-based statutory system. The League of Women Voters of Ohio and the League of Women Voters of Athens County are here to help ensure the ward map is drawn fairly, transparently, and with community input. Click here to read more.

The League of Women Voters, an issue-oriented organization,

• does not support candidates or political parties,
• encourages informed and active participation in government,
• works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and
• influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters of Athens County, in both its values and practices, affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and pluralism. There shall be no barriers to participation in any activity of the LWVAC on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

The LWVAC recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision-making. The LWVAC believes that this inclusiveness enhances the organization's ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs.

The LWVAC affirms its commitment to reflecting the diversity of America in its membership, leadership, and programs.

(adopted March 3, 1998)