Richland County is poised to make history. When the County Commissioners passed a solar ban in July last year, concerned local citizens asked “what can we do?” Senate Bill 52, the Ohio law that gives local governments the authority to create solar bans, has a straightforward answer: you can collect petition signatures from at least 8% of the number of voters who voted in the last governor’s election in the next 30 days. Then it’ll be on the ballot for the county’s voters to decide.

A local group, now leading the charge as the No Ban on Property Rights campaign, got to work. The campaign is fighting to protect property rights, stop government overreach, and preserve the voice of citizens across the county.

Ohio Citizen Action supported signature collection to get this issue on the May 5th ballot. We spoke with thousands of Richland County voters who opposed the County Commissioners' resolution banning farmers and landowners from leasing their land for large-scale solar and wind energy projects in 11 of 18 townships. Voters wanted their voices heard. We're continuing to support this citizen-led campaign to protect property rights, preserve economic opportunities, and restore local control over land use decisions.

Our mission is to educate, inform, and mobilize on issues of consumer rights, government accountability, and environmental policy. We do this across the state, whether in a city or rural areas across the state. We are proud to stand with the local community members who are standing up for their community. 

Vote NO on May 5th!