Columbus, OH – Environmental groups are asking state senators in Ohio to stick with Gov. John Kasich’s decision to veto a change in appointment authority for the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission. Last week, House lawmakers voted to override the governor’s veto, a decision they say could open up public lands and parks to oil and gas drilling. Comments from Cheryl Johncox, 'Dirty Fuels' campaign organizer, Sierra Club Ohio Chapter; and Dr. Julie Weatherington-Rice, a hydro-geologist from Worthington.
Hear the whole Ohio News Connection story here.
Wow! If we have seen anything in this budget process, it’s that grassroots organizing works! Because of grassroots pressure, Governor Kasich line-item vetoed an amendment in the Ohio Budget that would have fast-tracked fracking in Ohio’s Public Lands. But the Ohio House just voted to override that veto!
If the Ohio Senate also overrides Kasich’s veto, the authority for fracking Ohio’s Public Lands - like Mohican Forest and the Hocking Hills - will rest with the General Assembly. Governor Kasich has acted to protect our Ohio Public Lands from fracking during his six years in office. Call upon the Senate to not override Kasich’s veto. With your help, we can protect Ohio’s most beloved natural spaces - our State Parks, Forests, and Preserves - from fracking. The senate will vote on this issue on Wednesday, so let’s keep the pressure on them through the weekend until next week Wednesday!
CALL THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATORS TODAY!
ASK: Please preserve Ohio's public lands for future generations. Do not override veto item 37.
Legislator | Contact | Role |
Senate President Larry Obhof (R) | (614) 466-7505 | Senate President |
Senator Bob Peterson (R) | (614) 466-8156 | Senate President Pro Tem |
Senator Randy Gardner (R) | (614) 466-8060 | Majority Floor Leader |
Senator Gayle Manning (R) | (614) 644-7613 | Majority Whip |
Senator Michael Skindell (D) | 614) 466-5123 | Environmental Champ |
RAISE YOUR VOICE ON TWITTER:
@OhioSenateDems @OhioSenateGOP Protect our state lands, keep fracking out of the state parks & forests! #NoFrackingWay #DoNotOverrideVetoItem37
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@OhioSenateDems @OhioSenateGOP Do NOT override veto item 37! Keep fracking out of public lands!
#NoFrackingWay
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@OHHouseDems @OHRGOP Our safety is not for sale! It is your job to protect public health!
#NoFrackingWay #DoNotOverrideVetoItem37
RAISE YOUR VOICE ON FACEBOOK:
URGENT: Please call the following senators and urge them to stand with Governor Kasich and protect our public lands from drilling! Do NOT override veto item 37! #NoFrackingWay!
Call NOW:
Senate President Larry Obhof (R) (614)466-7505
Senator Bob Peterson (R) (614)466-8156
Senator Randy Gardner (R) (614)466-8060
Senator Gayle Manning (R) (614)644-7613
Senator Michael Skindell (D) (614)466-5123
The senate will vote on this issue on Wednesday, so let’s keep the pressure on them through the weekend until July 12!
Below you will find three photos to post on social media:
