Community Resources
Community resources to help you better understand the proposed U.S. 23 to I-71 Connector (Bypass) and how it could affect local farms, families, and communities. Access maps, research links, meeting materials, and information to help you stay informed and engaged.
Donations
Support the efforts of the Concerned Citizens of Morrow County nonprofit organization working to raise awareness and advocate for local communities.
Mail checks to:
PO Box 98
Cardington, OH 43315
Cash: Contact Concerned Citizens of Morrow County about a drop-off or pickup
PayPal is available
Petition
Print and collect signatures from neighbors, churches, local businesses, and community gatherings.
Important:
Original paper petitions must be returned.
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Each person only needs to sign the petition once.
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When you have a completed sheet, please contact us and we will arrange a drop-off or pickup. The original petition must be returned; images or photocopies cannot be accepted.
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If you do not have access to a printer, we can provide paper copies for you to use.
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Over the coming months, completed petitions will be delivered to the offices of Rep. Riordan McClain, Sen. Bill Reineke, and other elected officials representing the region.
Research and Reference Links
School District Impact Map
Environmental Review Resources
ODOT environmental review materials related to transportation development.
USDA Agricultural Lawfare Reporting
Farmers and agricultural producers can report regulatory or legal actions affecting agricultural operations.
USDA Lawfare (John Rich)
For farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and other USDA customers who have fallen victim to unfair or politically motivated lawfare to provide USDA with information about the potential lawfare. Agricultural lawfare is the use of administrative, legal, and legislative government systems to adversely impact farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Political considerations and extreme environmental and other progressive policy goals often motivate lawfare. Lawfare in the agricultural context typically takes the form of excessive red tape and permitting on the federal, state, or local levels; use of litigation by private and public entities to deter favorable outcomes for agriculture; use of egregious civil and criminal penalties; and use of eminent domain to inhibit agricultural production.
Cemeteries
Residents are encouraged to identify cemeteries or historic sites that could be affected by the bypass.
Cemeteries in Ohio - Find a Grave
Identify any cemeteries in your area that could be affected by the proposed bypass. This resource includes many cemetery locations across Delaware, Marion, and Morrow Counties, though it may not capture every site.
National Register of Historic Places
If a property is listed on the National Register, federal law requires highway projects to evaluate impacts under Section 106.
National Register of Historic Places
Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are subject to review under Section 106, which requires federally funded highway projects to evaluate and mitigate impacts to historic properties.
The process to add a property to the National Register typically takes at least one year.
Uncapped Well Map
Certain areas such as Peru Township contain uncapped wells that may require remediation if construction occurs.
Community Support
Yard Signs
T-Shirts and Apparel
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Local Business
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Concerned Citizens of Morrow County
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
Facebook Page
Free signs available. Donations appreciated.
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Nonprofit 501(c)(4)
Request a sign using the contact form. Signs are $10, with an optional donation to help support their work.