Temporary shelter ordinance moves closer to final passage – Athens County Independent

Temporary shelter ordinance moves closer to final passage – Athens County Independent

Athens City Council Debbie Walker, center, was caught between President Sam Crowl, left, and member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, as they sparred over Swank’s use of a May meeting video at council’s meeting on Dec. 8, 2025. Screenshot from livestream, City of Athens, YouTube. ATHENS, Ohio — At Athens City Council’s meeting Monday night, second reading of an ordinance to allow temporary shelters in R-3 and B-3 zones drew strenuous objections from one cou…