This 1 minute audio and text news story by Nick Evans was posted on WOSU Public Media’s website on August 24th, 2018.
Columbus Ohio — The Franklin County Board of Elections has rejected the “Columbus Community Bill of Rights,” a ballot issue that would have banned fracking within city limits.
Supporters of the initiative erupted with chants of “let us vote” and “not another Flint” after county election officials voted Friday to keep their measure off the ballot. The issue was approved by Columbus City Council in July.
Board members explained the ballot issue seemingly violates Ohio law, which gives a state agency the right to regulate gas and oil extraction. MORE…