Council Member (2nd Ward)· 2nd Ward; replaced by John Staser sworn in Jan 5, 2026 (Athens Independent); did not seek re-election; start not published
Jeffrey Risner
Athens
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Top issues during term (2)(Governance)
city council election
Council decisions can shift how city tax dollars are spent on housing, roads, and services, so the election has direct wallet and neighborhood stakes.
city council elections
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Decisions during term (0)
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