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Mayor urges voters to back Athens income tax increase ahead of May 5 primary
Athens Mayor's Weekly Update · April 24, 2026
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Summary
During the weekly update the mayor reminded listeners the primary election is May 5 and urged support for the city income tax increase on the ballot, saying "Vote yes on issue 1." The announcement included a reminder of upcoming council business.
The mayor urged Athens residents to vote in the May 5 primary and to support the city income tax increase placed on the ballot as "issue 1." He told listeners the city is "really, really hoping" for turnout and explicitly said, "Vote yes on issue 1."
The appeal came during the mayor's regular weekly update, a short…
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