ONTARIO – On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the No Ban on Property Rights campaign will host the first of three townhall events open to the public to discuss the upcoming referendum on the Richland County Commissioners’ ban on future large-scale solar and wind development, organizers stated in a press release.

With ballot language now official, voters will decide whether to overturn the blanket ban across 11 of 18 area townships and restore property rights, a press release stated.

According to organizers, a “No” vote would overturn the ban, returning Richland County to its longstanding practice of evaluating energy projects on a case-by-case basis rather than sweeping prohibitions.

Voting “No” protects property owners’ rights to make their own decisions about their land, organizers stated.

WHAT:                No Ban on Property Rights Referendum Townhall.

WHEN:              Tuesday, Feb. 24.

                               6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE:            Ontario Public Library

                               2221 Village Mall Drive, Ontario

WHO:                 Morgan Carroll, No Ban on Property Rights campaign volunteer

                               Brian McPeek, IBEW Local 688 Business Manager

                               Shayna Fritz, Executive Director, Ohio Conservative Energy Forum

Learn more about the issue at nobanonpropertyrights.com.

Early voting begins April 7, 2026. Election Day is May 5, 2026.