The local governments here seem to interfere with the Amish on a regular basis.I live in Sullivan township which is the next township west of Homer.A few years ago the Ashland county sheriff put an Amish man in jail in a dispute over an outhouse.They wanted him to install a septic system and he refused.My position is just leave them alone,they’re not hurting anyone.In fact they make wonderful neighbors.
When the real persecution starts, they will disappear first.