Anti-Fracking Group Seeks Kent Supporters

Concerned Citizens Ohio, a local grassroots group, is organizing a petition for Kent residents to sign in support of banning fracking within city limits.

The petition would lead to presenting an ordinance to on March 28. The ordinance requires that Kent reclaim governing rights that have been preempted by the state of Ohio, specifically regarding horizontal hydrofracking, and establishes a ban on fracking within Kent city limits.  

The group is also looking for Kent residents willing to address council at the March 28 meeting. Kent residents are invited to sign the Kent City Council petition from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 17, and Saturday, March 24, at the Gazebo in downtown Kent. Informational handouts will be available along with copies of the ordinance. 

Send an email to concernedcitizensohio@gmail.com with questions.