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Mayor Patterson resigns from ORCA board as Bailey's Trail reaches 88 miles
Summary
Mayor Patterson told council he resigned his leadership role with the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) and cited authority under a 2019 city ordinance; council members celebrated completion of the Bailey's Trail and noted the city's financial contribution to its buildout.
Mayor Patterson told Athens City Council on April 6 that he resigned his board role and presidential position with the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA), citing disagreements with the organization's executive director and invoking city ordinance O‑42‑19 as authority for withdrawal.
The mayor framed the decision while also reiterating the city’s…
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