I dont remember anything on the ballot. I called the number and opted out because my rates were 2 dollars per mcf cheaper than the one the city sent me. I had a company from out of state send me a book and said if i didnt respond, i would be billed for the book. I called the state and they told me I do not have to pay for any charges for the book, this is state law. If someone sends you something in the mail and then expects you to pay for it, at least in ohio, it is illegal. I kept the book and I didnt pay for it. I called the company and they removed the charges.

he law allows for opt-in aggregation or opt-out aggregation.
Opt-in Aggregation

Opt-in aggregation is a program that permits each customer to sign up individually to participate in the program. If the local government chooses Opt-in aggregation, it can proceed to develop a plan and start signing up customers. The plan must include all rates and terms for customers to consider when deciding to join.
Opt-out Aggregation

Opt-out aggregation is a program that automatically enrolls all local residents, unless they individually opt-out of the program (choose not to be included). If a community chooses this form of aggregation, a number of steps are required:

* A majority of voters must authorize opt-out aggregation in an election. The issue appears on a primary or general election ballot for your consideration.
* If authorized by a majority of the vote, the local government must form a plan of operation and management. They must also hold at least two public hearings to allow customers to voice any concerns over the proposed plan.
* Once the local government has adopted the plan, each customer to be aggregated must be notified that they will be automatically enrolled in the program unless they specifically elect not to participate. This notification must also state the rates, charges, and other terms and conditions of enrollment in the program. The opt-out notice is usually a letter accompanied by a post card to be mailed back if you do not want to participate or sometimes, a phone number to call or web site to visit to opt-out.
* The local government must allow anyone enrolled in the program an opportunity to opt-out every two years without paying a switching fee.
HI folks just copy and pasted this from the puco website
Now i ask you did anyone reading this remember voting to allow the city to send out opt out letters?
I sure didnt

Thank you for your post - please include a phone number for those us whose letter might be "lost" in the mail or ignored it.