AthChat: 2nd Debate Edition!: Candidates for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County joined Drew and Russell *in the big theatre* at Ciné for a two-hour debate. The room was packed again. The debate was lively. It was another great night in Athens.

On the 36th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards moderated the second Athens Mayoral Debate. Topics included the housing affordability, road safety, immigration policy, homelessness, student housing, community engagement, taxation, community funding, transparency, community engagement, environmental sustainability, zoning changes.You can also find a recording of our livestream here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C6xNi5vQ7/ Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/   *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Format of the Debate02:51 Candidate Opening Statements09:00 Housing Crisis in Athens15:05 Policy Decisions for Growth20:48 Road Safety Concerns27:50 Immigration and Community Relations35:57 Addressing Homelessness40:35 Addressing Homelessness in Athens46:09 The Role of UGA in Housing51:58 Student Housing Dilemma57:57 Zoning and Housing Affordability01:07:01 Taxation and Community Funding01:20:54 Budget Priorities and School Funding01:24:36 Community Engagement and Representation01:25:03 Trust and Accountability in Leadership01:30:15 Youth Activism and Protests01:32:14 Housing Collaboration and Community Needs01:35:06 Environmental Sustainability and Growth01:42:06 Revenue Streams and Project Management01:45:38 Affordable Housing Solutions01:50:44 Closing Statements and Future Vision