The League of Women Voters of Athens County hosted a Town Hall meeting about the City of Athens Issue 3 Proposed Income Tax increase on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 pm in the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St. City of Athens Mayor Steve Patterson; Auditor Kathy Hecht; Treasurer Josh Thomas; and Micah McCarey, a representative of City Council; were present to answer questions from the public. The event was livestreamed on LWVAC's Facebook page and recorded for later viewing.

The Town Hall recording can be viewed below.

The League of Women Voters of Athens County hosted two candidate forums for the Athens City Council Democratic primary races. Recordings of each forum are posted below.

Athens City Council At Large Democratic Primary Candidate Forum, March 26, 2025

Athens City Council First Ward Democratic Primary Candidate Forum, March 31, 2025

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