Summary
In 2014, the Kent Environmental Rights Group spearheaded a proposed amendment for Kent, Ohio’s city charter. The amendment would have added a community bill of rights that recognized legal rights for natural communities and ecosystems within the city. The ordinance also recognized the right to local community self-government, pure water, clean air, be free from toxic trespass, peaceful enjoyment of home, and a sustainable energy future. However, voters rejected the measure.
Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/kent-community-bill-of-rights/.
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