CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Politics

CITY OF JASPER – SPECIAL ELECTION

For The Unexpired Term of Allison Boyle, Resigned

Susan Hayes Piantedosi

Sonny Proctor

 

CITY OF NELSON – SPECIAL ELECTION

For The Unexpired Term of Jackie Jarrett and Thad Thacker, Resigned
Lamar Kellett
James Queen
Kelsey Riehl

Nelson City Councilwoman Arrested

Announcements, Featured Stories, News

FYN has learned that Nelson City Councilwoman Edith Portillo has been charged with shoplifting after allegedly stealing more than $200 worth of merchandise from a store in Canton.

According to Nelson City’s website Mrs. Portillo was elected to serve on the Nelson City Council in August of 2012. She was selected by the Council to supervise Personnel in Nelson, as well as heading up the Personnel Committee. Mrs. Portillo also is in a supervisory role for the Nelson City Park.

Fetch Your News will update as more information is available.

Nelson Considers Cutting Mayor Position

Featured Stories, News

Will Nelson eliminate the office of mayor? (more…)

Letter to the Editor by Bill McNiff: Mayor Haviland’s Resignation

Opinion

Let’s set the record straight about the Nelson Mayor quitting. (more…)

Mayor Haviland’s Resignation Letter

Featured Stories, News

See Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland’s Resignation Letter Below (more…)

Nelson Council Member Responds to Mayor’s Exit

Featured Stories, News

See Nelson Council Member Duane Cronic’s Response to Mayor Mike Haviland’s Resignation Below (more…)

Nelson Passes Financial Management Policy

Featured Stories, News

Aside from all the media hoopla over its Family Protection Ordinance, Nelson City Council addressed other items this week at its regular meeting Monday night. (more…)

Citizen Says Ordinance Offensive, as Nelson Approves Second Reading of Family Protection Act

Featured Stories, News

Nelson resident Lamar Kellet said he finds the town’s latest Family Protection Ordinance offensive. (more…)

Nelson Going for Broke

Featured Stories, News

By Tony Capri

The Nelson City Council met again last night to reconvene their current work session, a discussion focused mainly on city spending. (more…)

Is the City of Nelson Forcing its Residents to Buy Guns?

Featured Stories, News

Yes and no. (more…)

Nelson Moves on Comp Plan, Sketches Capital Improvement

Featured Stories, News

The Nelson City Council started to flesh out its comprehensive plan last night during a called work session. (more…)

Nelson Council Deals with Pavilion Problem in Park Project

News

Nelson resolved its recurring pavilion problem this week. (more…)

Nelson Says “No” to Grant Money

Featured Stories, News

In an unprecedented move, The Nelson City Council voted to reject a $10,000 state grant this week. (more…)

Nelson Passes Social Media Policy in Face of Decorum Dilemma

Featured Stories, News

Following a querulous meeting last month, the Nelson City Council approved its Social Media policy last week during its December meeting. (more…)

Nelson City Council Calls Special Meeting for November 26th

News

The meeting will take place on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the Nelson City Hall, 1985 Kennesaw Ave. (more…)

Nelson Unravels in City Manager Dispute

Featured Stories, News

The Nelson City Council meeting erupted during its regular meeting this month, due to recent personnel disputes over its new city manger position. (more…)

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