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In Case You Didn't Know...
It’s a matter of record. The Supervisors expressed reservations about the workability of OHV Ordinance #3973 at its adoption hearing over three years ago. But, they heard no opposition at that time so they agreed to give it a one year trial to see how it would fly! (Video available from Clerk of the Board)

One year later the ordinance was re-evaluated. This time there was plenty of opposition. Hundreds of families attended the re-visiting and by that time, thousands of letters, phone calls and petitions had been received asking the Board to re-consider a discriminatory and likely unconstitutional requirement.

Among their concerns was the condition that one must obtain permission from the government, a month in advance, if anyone wants to use even one OHV on their own property when more than nine people are present. I’m serious and the rule is in fact so poorly written that it could also result in everyone present, being cited. (See Ordinance #3973)

All the County Supervisors agreed that the staging permit requirement was not reasonable and something should be done. Supervisors Mitzelfelt and Hansberger agreed to study the issue and make a recommendation. (See video on Co. website)

Supervisors Mitzelfelt and Derry (Hansberger’s successor) are to be commended for now honoring this standing commitment.

It is obvious to them that with only ten (10) customers, in three and a half years, a rule that interferes with a family’s right to peacefully assemble on there own land has had nothing to do with any success attributed to the ordinance and cannot be justified.

Supervisors Mitzelfelt and Derry will present their recommendation to repeal the staging permit portion of the ordinance to the rest of the Board... soon.

But as you might have guessed, an unreasonable group of "Anti-OHV Activists" are fit to be tied over the decision and are making sure everyone knows it, especially the rest of the Board.

That is why it is extremely important that the Supervisors know that they have our united support and that they are doing the right thing! Write them. Call them. Go to their meetings so they can see first hand, we will stand behind this decision with them.

Mike