CPPR: Citizens for the Protection of Property Rights

Victory!

We are thrilled with the Ohio Supreme Court's unanimous ruling (pdf file) on November 20, 2007 that Erie MetroParks must compensate those from whom private property was taken. This is not only good news for many of us, but is a wonderful precedent for property owners everywhere. Even as we celebrate, however, we must not lose sight of the fact that there are those still fighting for their just due in connection with this particular situation. Your support continues to be crucial.

A Gentleman's Agreement

by Erie County Prosecutor Kevin Baxter and Probate Judge Beverly McGookey was implemented between landowners and Erie Metroparks, but Erie Metroparks continues to violate that agreement and stomp on landowners' rights. Meanwhile, Baxter and McGookey look the other way. Read more here.

A January, 2005 Appeals Court Ruling

reversed an Erie County summary judgment in favor of Erie Metroparks. In its ruling, the three judge panel determined that the Erie County Court erred when it failed to consider evidence contradicting its claims to ownership of the disputed property.

Citizens for the Protection of Property Rights

is a neighborhood grassroots organization officially formed in January 1995. We oppose the Erie Metroparks (EMP) Board of Commissioners improper taking of private property and the mishandling of county tax dollars for their Huron River Greenway bike trail project.

We believe

that, as John Adams said in 1787, "The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence."

Help CPPR End the Erie Metropark Madness

Print and sign our petition to replace our out of control Erie Metroparks Commissioners. Have your friends and neighbors sign the petition also and mail it to CPPR, P.O. Box 335, Milan, Ohio 44846. View and download petition (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Erie MetroParks must compensate those from whom property was taken, according to a unanimous decision from the Ohio Supreme Court. 11-20-07 (pdf file)

Erie Metroparks appeal of Appeals Court decision was declined by Ohio Supreme Court
06-29-05

Appeals Court Panel Rules Erie County Court Erred
01-28-05

Erie County Common Pleas Court Once Again Rules With Unfair Bias 04-23-04

Metropark Bait and Switch 02-06-04

Go Public With How We Pick Park Board 01-14-04 Sandusky Register subscribers use direct link; all others click here.

Judge Beverly McGookey Ignores Petition December, 2003

CPPR Representatives Appear on Cleveland Radio 12-11-03

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: The Plight for Private Propery Rights 11-07-03

Ohio Farm Bureau Publishes Letter from CPPR's Chair, Lisa Coles

Speed Kills 11-25-02

Nun Murdered on Bike Path 09-02-02

"No person shall...be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation." Fifth Amendment

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