contact us Cain Center Government Residents Visitors Businesses Resources How Do I... City Council The City Council of the City of Athens commits to building on our shared heritage, while enhancing a high quality of life for all our citizens. We pledge to work in collaboration with our residents and business community to foster community pride, develop a vibrant, diverse economy, thoughtfully plan for our future, prioritize quality growth, preserve and enhance the beauty of our natural environment and to use our resources efficiently. Athens is governed by the Council-Manager form of government where the Council sets City policy and the City Manager is responsible for City operations. The City Council consists of the Mayor and four City Council members. All Council members run and serve at large which means that all Council Members represent the entire City and likewise the entire City may vote for all places as they come due regardless of where they may reside in the City. Each Council Member serves a two-year term. Meet Your City Council Members Toni Clay Mayor Term: 2021-2023 Mark Carroll Councilmember, Place 1, Term: 2021-2023 Aaron Smith Councilmember, Place 2 Mayor Pro Tem Term: 2020-2022 SyTanna Freeman Councilmember, Place 3 Term: 2020-2022 Robert Gross Councilmember, Place 4 Term: 2020-2022 The Athens City Council meets in Regular Session on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Hall, Room 216 of the Cain Center 915 S. Palestine Street, Athens, Texas. Contact the City Council by emailing council@athenstx.gov. Internal Links City Charter Mission and Objectives More Information For more information, contact: Bonnie Hambrick Athens City Secretary 508 E. Tyler Street Athens, TX 75751 903-675-5131 bhambrick@athenstx.gov Community Notifications Rave Alert is a free service that allows individuals to sign up for notifications sent from state and local authorities. Rave Alert keeps residents and travelers informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL About Athens, Texas Welcome to our City! Athens has the charm of a small southern town while still retaining many of the qualities of a larger city. With Dallas and Tyler only a short drive away, we're the perfect spot to live, work, and play for those who want the benefits of a smaller city, but easy access to larger metro areas. Quick Links What's Happening in Athens Latest News City Departments Parks Public Safety Garbage & Recycling Water Service Contact Us Photo Albums