Dear Editor, The No Ban on Property Rights campaign did not lose. No, I’m not claiming election fraud. What I’m saying is the goal of the local residents was more than just rejecting the bans. First, it was a feat itself to get the issue on the ballot. A task no other county has succeeded […]
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Letter to the Editor: Restore the process, not a promise
To the Editor, I’ve been at the front of this issue from the beginning. I serve as the business manager for IBEW Local 688, and yes, if a project were built, our members could benefit from the work. But here’s the truth: there are no solar projects coming to Richland County right now, and there […]
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Letter to the Editor: Voters should research Ohio Senate Bill 52
The founding fathers understood that land ownership is the foundation of liberty. John Adams said, “property must be secure or freedom is a fantasy.” And Ohio is in a crisis. I’m writing to ask my neighbors and community to research and form their own opinion on allowing our county commissioners to make the decision to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Stand up for property rights
To the editor: I have lived in Richland County for a long time, and I have watched our county commissioners make decisions that affect every one of us. On May 5th, voters have a chance to push back on one of those decisions, and I hope you will not miss out on that opportunity. Last […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support landowner’s property rights by voting ‘No’
As a Richland County resident I would like to advocate on the May 5 ballot in Richland County to support landowners’ property rights by voting NO on the referendum that would disallow the Commissioners ban on utility solar and wind in certain townships. Ohio farmers have the right to use their land as they choose, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ to the ban on property rights
Dear Richland County residents, I am voting NO to the Ban on Property Rights on May 5th. I am a retired social studies teacher. My students and I read the United States Constitution word for word, cover to cover, annually for 40 years. We reviewed landmark Supreme Court cases and original historical documents. The Founding […]
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Letter to the Editor: Look beyond the name or image when voting
As someone who has served in public office — and who has spent nearly three decades working in and around real estate — I believe it’s important to take a step back and look clearly at what the upcoming May 5th vote on solar and wind development restrictions in Richland County actually represents. The protection […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote no on the ban on property rights
I truly do appreciate Mr. Smith’s concern about protecting the natural beauty of our county. Living in the country I appreciate the natural beauty of my Possum Run area especially and under normal circumstances would agree with him wholeheartedly. However, these are not normal times. Global warming is real and it’s a threat to our […]
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Letter to the Editor: Rural Richland County better off without industrial wind, solar
I support the need for clean energy. There are ways to scale it up that don’t come at the cost of ruining the scenic beauty that makes rural Richland County special – a place where people currently love to live, work, play and where tourists come to spend their dollars. Few areas in Ohio remain […]
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Letter to the Editor: We must uphold private property rights
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my strong support for upholding private property rights, specifically the right of landowners to enter into voluntary agreements for solar, wind, or battery storage projects on their land. As a resident and property owner of this county, I believe that farmers and landowners deserve the freedom […]