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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Term ending Jan 5, 2026.

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Top issues during term (1)(Public Safety)

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city council ceasefire resolution

Basically none—it’s a symbolic statement, so it won’t move city spending or taxes.

Decisions during term (0)

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