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Kent US Community Bill of Rights

United States of America
Kent, Ohio
Rejected in 2014
Local law
Rights Of Nature
Natural communities and ecosystems
All Nature
Kent Environmental Rights Group and CELDF
Civil Society, NGO

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.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

Kent Community Bill of Rights [PDF]

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