Vote NO on
Milford Charter Amendment
In 2017, armed with overwhelming evidence, Milford resident Rachel Richardson sued the City of Milford, Ohio, for violations of Ohio’s Open Meetings Act and the city charter. Less than a year after the city asked to settle that case, city council violated the same laws once again. Richardson sued the city a second time, in 2019, and the city admitted in a settlement in that case to violating the Open Meetings Act and the city charter.
Now, instead of following state law and the city charter, Milford council simply wants to amend the city’s charter to make legal the kinds of secret meetings and lack of government transparency that council admitted to doing illegally. Milford residents deserve better. Vote no on the Proposed Charter Amendment on the Nov. 2, 2021, ballot and tell Milford City Council: No secret meetings! Follow the law!
Transparency Matters
Charter Amendment
Learn more about the charter amendment on the ballot and why it's wrong for Milford.
Legal History
Learn more about the City of Milford's ongoing violations of the law and lack of transparency.
Take Action
Want to fight the charter amendment? Here's how you can take action.
"Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman."
- Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
Spread the Word
Order a yard sign!
Show off your opposition to Milford City Council’s Proposed Charter Amendment on the Nov. 2, 2021, ballot with a Vote No! yard sign. Fill out the form to orders yours now!
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Yard signs are free; donations welcome.
Share your thoughts on social media
With more than 17,000 members, the Milford OH Neighborhood Group is the place to discuss news and issues of concern to people who live in or work in Milford. Share your thoughts about Milford’s charter amendment in the group today!
Vote NO! on Election Day
Milford residents will find the Proposed Charter Amendment for the City of Milford on their Nov. 2, 2021, ballot. Copies of the 33-page proposed charter amendments are available at all city polling locations. Vote NO! to send Milford City Council a message: No secret meetings! Follow the law!
