Chauncey Keeps LGBTQ Renter Protections, Repeals Palestine Resolution – Athens County Independent

Chauncey keeps LGBTQ renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution – Athens County Independent

CHAUNCEY, Ohio — In a crowded and tense meeting that lasted nearly three hours on Wednesday, Chauncey Village Council voted to keep their anti-discrimination ordinance in place, while repealing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.  At least 50 people attended the meeting. Council amended the meeting agenda to allow public comment before a vote on the ordinance and resolution. Over 20 people spoke on the ordinance and resolution, in…

Rural Ohio village keeps LGBTQ+ renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution

Council member Connaught Cullen speaks in favor of keeping the ordinance during a meeting, June 11, 2026. From left: Frank Campbell, Roxanne Chiki, Connaught Cullen, Dylan Skees, Jonathan Robe, and Joe Jenne. Photo by Chris Miles. This piece originally appeared in the Athens County Independent and is reprinted here with permission. By Chris Miles In a crowded and tense meeting that lasted nearly three hours on Wednesday, Chauncey Village Council…