Summary
In 2016, residents of Mason, New Hampshire submitted a community rights-based ordinance declaring the town’s right to a sustainable energy future. The ordinance also recognized the right to access water, pure water, clean air, peaceful enjoyment of home, scenic preservation, local community self-government, and assert the right to self-government. The ordinance also recognizes rights of ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve. However, the ordinance was tabled at a town meeting and never voted on.
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/mason-right-to-a-sustainable-energy-future-and-community-self-government-ordinance/.
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