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Council Member, City of Athens

Larry D. Eaton

Candidate for Council Member, City of Athens

No party listedIncumbent

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Athens City Council member and mayor

A member of the Athens City Council, he serves as the city's mayor.

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Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Voted against firing City Manager Randy DowlingIn office

    The council fired Dowling 3-2 in June 2026 without giving a reason; Eaton said citizens have a right to know why.

    Dowling fired in 3-2 vote, no reason given by Athens council

    News coverage · The Daily Post-Athenian · Jun 4, 2026 · dailypostathenian.com

    “while Mayor Larry Eaton and council member John Duggan were opposed”
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  • Proposed an independent review of council executive sessionsIn office

    The motion failed 3-2.

    Eaton rebuffed in call for investigation into recent city council meetings

    News coverage · The Daily Post-Athenian · Jun 12, 2026 · dailypostathenian.com

    “I would like to make a motion that we have an independent council look at the two executive meetings”
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