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Votes at a glance: Athens council passes budget, zoning change and routine year‑end measures
Summary
Council approved the 2026 appropriations (Ordinance 1‑20‑25), adopted a zoning amendment to allow temporary shelters in R‑3/B‑3 (Ordinance 1‑39‑25), and approved several administrative ordinances (AEP easement 1‑42‑25, ORCA membership 1‑43‑25, balcony permit 1‑40‑25) and resolutions of appreciation.
At its Dec. 15 meeting, Athens City Council approved multiple measures in addition to the 2026 budget and the R‑3/B‑3 temporary shelters ordinance:
- Ordinance 1‑20‑25 (2026 appropriations): Adopted. Total appropriations: $84,832,199. (See debate on revenue vs. appropriations, council requested clearer future reporting.)
- Ordinance 1‑39‑25 (zoning amendment – temporary…
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