Cuyahoga Falls graciously extended an invitation to me to speak at tonight's council meeting. Members listened attentively and asked thoughtful questions. I'll lay odds that their resolution opposing the drilling will pass quickly.
After the meeting, one council member told me that she had been inundated with emails and phone calls from Beck Energy at an earlier time, urging her to get behind a gas/oil well they wished to drill right in Water Park, a project that CF wisely rejected.
The frustration felt by many local officials when they discover that they no longer have control over community health and safety issues is palpable. The common reaction is one of surprise, followed by annoyed disappointment that Columbus legislators have taken it upon themselves to wrest home rule from us; wondering what will be next.
Apparently, Mr. Opritza of ODNR has assured the water department that ground water testing will be a part of the gas/oil drilling procedure. Super. If tests come back positive for harmful content, we hope ODNR will send us a case of Perrier for our trouble.
Getting closer to the bottom of the ninth now. Please stop by Munroe Falls city hall to sign the petition if you haven't already done so.
The link below opens or downloads copies of the Munroe Falls (passed) and Cuyahoga Falls (proposed last night) council resolutions.
Munroe Falls Resolution
Cuyahoga Falls Resolution
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