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Athens public commentators thank council for adopting October as LGBTQ History Month

5928722 · October 7, 2025
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Members of the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance and United Campus Ministry used the Athens City Council public-comment period to thank Mayor Patterson and council members for adopting October as LGBTQ History Month and to urge continued partnership to support LGBTQ residents.

Speakers at the Athens City Council public-comment period praised the council and Mayor Patterson for adopting October as LGBTQ History Month and urged ongoing partnership with local LGBTQ organizations.

Chris Neville, president of the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance, thanked Mayor Patterson and the city council for the proclamation and said the group is “honored to be present today to celebrate LGBTQ History Month” and looks forward to expanding regional events such as an Athens Bridal Fest. "My board and I are honored to be present today to…

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