HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0986.275 2018-2020 From: Sherilyn Wells
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 1:35 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Re: Support Resolution 678-20 re stopping the buildout of 5G in Hawaii County
I am appending a partial list of other municipalities that have already banned 5G.. Please see below my initial
comments. COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
On 7/3/20, 12:32 AM, Sherilyn Wells wrote: RECEIVED
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Aloha Planning Committee, Date •SUL 0 3 2020
I am strongly in support of the resolution to cease buildout of 5G in Hawaii.
Resolution 678-20: CALLING UPON ALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATING IN HAWAII COUNTY TO CEASE THE BUILDOUT OF 5G WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE
UNTIL SUCH TECHNOLOGIES HAVE BEEN PROVEN THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND
TESTING TO BE SAFE TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
I also strongly support the language that mentions "independent research and testing" for safety.
As to the importance of ensuring that analysis is independently done so that public trust in the analysis
is assured (not to mention assuring accuracy of results): public agencies' overly cozy relationship with
private enterprise has been demonstrated to occur to the extreme detriment of the agencies'
responsibility to protect public health and safety before all other considerations.
For example, see the Harvard University's ethics study of the FDA and approved drugs. See the EPA-
Monsanto correspondence (acquired as a result of Freedom Of Information Act requests) added to the
court record/exhibits during the "cancer trials" re Monsanto's Roundup, showing the collusion of the
EPA with Monsanto to suppress ATRDR reports about carcinogenicity of glyphosate.
Thank you for taking the time to review not only the mounting evidence against the deployment of 5G
for health reasons, but to study the rationale employed by the growing list of other municipalities
which are banning 5G after reviewing the literature on impacts and hearing expert testimony. Because
we won't be the first to take this important step, it could prove highly informative to understand what
compelled other governments to take proactive action.
Mahalo for your public service and commitment to protection of public health and safety,
Sherilyn Wells
Waikoloa, Hawai'i
1. Brussels is the first City to halt 5G due to adverse health effects. https://smombiegate.org/brussels-first-
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2. UK Glastonbury Town Council have halted 5G due to adverse health
effects. https:!/www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/glastonbury-council-opposes-5g-roll-2998413
3. UK Frame Town Council has a moral responsibility to protect public health and the local environment. Until
there is more independent scientific consensus that 5G wireless radiation is harmless to humans and the
environment FTC adopts the precautionary principle and will not endorse the roll out of
5G. https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/frome-town-council.../
4. Ireland County Clare has halted 5G due to adverse health effects. http://www.clare.fm/news/clare-county-
council/motion-oppose-5g-rollout-clare-receives-council-backing/
5. Ireland Roscommon County halt 5g due to adverse health
effects. https://ww.w.facebook.com/groups/796999407353013/permalink/877482035971416!
6. Ireland I....eitrim Council https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/476112/councillors-opposed-to-the-
dangers-of-
5g.html?fbclid=lwAR1 eo8BW_ByCdZxUkxwHGFN3DsuMTaYW2yeYkOxKjtTOHI cWgLWTBRDfCU8
7. Ireland Sligo https://www.facebook.com/stop5gsligo/posts/210209590412424
8. UK Totnes Devon 5G Moratorium https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7544239/56-campaigners-force-
Devon-council-pause-installation-new-high-speed-network.html, https://www.newsweek.com/small-town-bans-
5g-high-speed-network-due-health-concerns-5g-dangerous-1463974
9. Australia h alts 5G due to adverse health effects (I think its only TPG a leading Tech Co. that has halted
5f ) https:!/www.activistpost.com/2019/09/health-concerns-have-stopped-5g-rollout-in-australia.html
Link 2 https://l.facebook.com/I.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fau.finance.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Ftpg-says-
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10. USA Portland Oregan 24th March 2019 City officials state clear opposition to the installation of 5G networks
on health grounds, supported by the mayor and two commissioners. https://digitalsurvivor.uk/.../portland-
officials.../
11. Italy Florence 28 March 2019 Florence applies the precautionary principle, refusing permissions for 5G and
referring to "the ambiguity and the uncertainty of supranational bodies and private bodies (like ICNIRP)", which
"have very different positions from each other, despite the huge evidence of published studies".
12. Russia 28 March 2019 —The Russian Ministry of Defence refuses to transfer frequencies for 5G, which
effectively delays any 5G roll out there for several years.
13. Netherlands 4 April 2019 Members of Parliament in the Netherlands insist that radiation research must be
carried out before any approval of the 5G network.
14. USA California 5th April 2019 California Supreme Court Justices unanimously uphold a 2011 San Francisco
ordinance requiring telecommunications companies to get permits before placing antennas on city
infrastructure.
15. Switzerland Geneva 10th April 2019 Geneva adopts a motion for a moratorium on 5G, calling on the
Council of State to request WHO to monitor independent scientific studies to determine the harmful effects of
..6.G:._https://wwwletemps.ch/.../geneve-adopte-une-motion-un...16! Switzerland 9 April :-The Canton of Vaud
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adopts a resolution calling for a moratorium on 5G antennas until the publication this summer of a report on 5G
by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment.
16. USA District of Columbia August 9th 2019. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
issued a decision substantially setting back the efforts of the Federal Communications Commission to expedite
the deployment of 5G technology. https://ehtrust.org/federal-court-overturns-fcc-order.../...
17. Cyprus MPs want Health Hazard study prior to 5G https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/09/19/mps-want-health-
', hazard-study-prior-to-allowing-5g/
18. Switzerland 5G Opponents Block 320 of 326
Antennas https://mieuxprevenir.blogspot.com/2019/09/switzerland-5g-opponents-block-320-or.html
19. Italy 14 municipalities, including Rome, stopped 5G. https://www.5gexposed.com/2019/07/05/italy-stop-5g-
mayors-here-is-italys-first-suspension-order/
20. Malta Godfrey Farrugia MP will be tabling a 5G warning in
Parliament. https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/nationa1/97919/Godfrey_Farrugia_will_be_tabling_a_5G_war
ning_in_Parliament
21. Ireland Wicklow 7th October Kat Redmond Just to let everyone know Motion to Oppose 5G In Co. Wicklow
was passeck5 mins ago at Council Meeting. Further update later.
22. UK Kingsbridge Devon 8th October Moratorium https://youtu.be/Nggr_ZIGsdO
23. UK Shepton Mallet 8th October Moratorium https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/somerset-
council-blocks-5g-ro11-3420355
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24. Brighton October 2019 5G Masts rejected. http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17966374.win-anti-5g-group-
mast-plans-rejected
25. France October 2019, French NGOs Demand Moratorium on 5G Due to Its "Out of Control" Consequences
On Society.
26. Bangladesh October 2019, The High Court issued 12-point directives including imposition of a ban on
installation of mobile or telecommunication towers on the rooftops of residential area, educational institutions,
hospitals, jail premises, heritage sites, playgrounds and places of
worship. http://www.newagebd.net/article/87920/hc-orders-removal-of-mobile-towers-from-sensitive-areas
27. USA Louisiana June 2019 Louisiana Becomes First State to Call for Study on Health Impacts of
5G https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/06/07/Iouisiana-becomes-first-state-to-call-for-study-on-health-impacts-
of-5g
28. Italy October 2019, Isabella Conti blocks the 5G in San Lazzaro
"Without guarantees on health effects, therefore, in San Lazzaro no new generation antennas. The 5G radio
frequencies, underlines Conti, "are completely unexplored: as administrators we cannot close our eyes to the
absence of scientific studies on the possible effects on health" http://www.bolognatoday.it/cronaca/antenne-5g-
blocco-bologna-san-lazzaro.html
29. USA October 2019 New York becomes the next State to introduce a Bill to establish a Commission to study
the Health and Environmental effects of 5G.
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30. USA Encinitas to ban 5G wireless antennas near schools, daycares,
residences https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/201 9-1 0-31/enci nitas-to-
ba n-5g-wireless-antennas-near-schools-daycares-residences
31. France 2015 France: New National Law Bans WIFI in Nursery School https://ehtrust.org/france-new-
national-law-bans-wifi-nursery-school/
32. UK 2019 November, Wellington Somerset. Charlie Kay As of tonight Wellington Town Council have just
invoked the Precautionary Principle. There were only 6 of us with 2 of us speaking. If you are not already doing
so then now is the time to speak to your county, town ,district, parish council. Action conquers fear. Rise up!
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33. UK 2019 November ANNOUNCEMENT—Winchester CC responded and OBJECTED to the Government
proposal to support 5G deployment—WIN.
34. WALES Lampeter. Dinah Mulholland, Labour 1 November. Glad to let you know that last night Lampeter
Town Council passed a motion urging that the precautionary principle be applied to the installation and roll out
of 5G. The motion was proposed by Gary Thorogood and I seconded, it was passed with overwhelming
support, no votes against and only two abstentions. The meeting was packed with concerned members of the
public. Town Council will write to our AMs, MP, and Ceredigion Council asking for them to also apply the
precautionary principle, and be active in encouraging research into the effects of 5G on people and the
environment. Lampeter Town Council is leading the way in responding to concerns over 5G and the climate
crisis, I feel very proud to be a member of Lampeter Town Council, and to live in this amazing community.
35. LAOIS COUNTY, IRELAND — https://smombiegate.org/laois-county-ireland-to-suspend-5g-due-to-health-
concerns-non-coverage-by-insurance/
36. 20th November 2019 — Mayor of Bad Wiessee in Bavaria, Germany announces unanimous decision of
own Council to invoke precautionary principle and reject 5G rollout (November 2019)
Dear Residents and Visitors of Bad Wiessee,
Bad Wiessee has a long-established reputation as a popular destination for health and well-being and this
informs the present and future decision-making of the Council. Many of our visitors come here seeking medical
treatments, physical rehabilitation or simply to improve their well-being and most, if not all, of our town's
prosperity depends on providing such services. As such, the Council takes its responsibilities in protecting and
promoting health tourism very seriously.
At a public meeting, the Council unanimously decided to oppose the rollout of the untested 5G network. The
Council felt a great sense of responsibility towards both residents and visitors in taking this decision, given the
significance of Bad Wiessee as a health destination.
5(3 offers many things that are attractive to people who love technology, such as time-saving automation,
autonomous vehicles, ubiquitous smart homes, real time data-transfer, and the Internet of Things, to name but
a few. But 5G also means increasing the number of cell towers in Germany from 90,000 to 750,000; launching
approximately 12,000 5G satellites into space; increasing public exposure to microwave radiation from around
2.5 GHz currently to 200 GHz; seeing potential liability claims against owners of cell-tower locations; chopping
down trees on a large scale (to ensure good transmission); as well as irradiating plants and animals. Above all,
there is uncertainty about whether 5G can be considered safe in terms of public health. This is a very serious
matter and, until such uncertainty is adequately clarified, the precautionary principle must be applied.
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Not only the residents and visitors of Bad Wiessee, but also future generations are entitled to expect their
Council representatives to exercise their duty of care. The Council's responsibility is all the greater given that
the character and spirit of Bad Wiessee is defined in terms of health and well-being. The Council's decision with
regard to 5G was taken after serious deliberation, which showed that all the Council representatives recognized
its importance. This decision is not intended to restrict progress, but solely to examine critically the price we pay
for such progress. If you are interested in the topic of 5G, I would ask you to inform yourself about it in order to
form your own opinion.
Very sincerely from your Town Mayor,
Peter HOS
37. Switzerland — Some Swiss regions have suspended the use of new mobile sites constructed for 5G due to
health concerns. The country is one of the most advanced 5G nations in Europe, with Swisscom and Sunrise
among the first to launch next-generation networks. Speeds and coverage outpace other nations in the region
and the government itself is interested in using 5G for applications like smart farming. However, Switzerland is
also home to a vocal community of anti-5G campaigners. Protests have taken place in major cities while rural
mayors have declared their desire to remain '5G-free zones'. https://smombiegate.org/switzerland-halts-rollout-
of-5g-over-health-concerns/
38. Santa Barbara City Council — https://smombiegate.org/council-hits-big...bara-independent/ Facing a
gathering storm of opposition from anti-radiation activists worried about the health effects of the new 5G cellular
technology, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to delay authorizing a licensing agreement with Verizon that
would have allowed the cell phone service giant to install up to 60 new 5G cell phone antennas on light fixtures
downtown.
39. 5G has been halted in Slovenia while officials take more time to investigate health effects of the new
technology. A letter from Minister Rudi Medved (unofficial translation below) states they will reopen the debate
on potential health risks. https://smombiegate.org/slovenia-halts-5g-to-investigate-health-and-safety/
40. 100 Municipalities in Italy are officially Stop 5G — DECEMBER 10 2019 "A small Italian miracle in defense of
public health. Just 9 months after the approval of the Vicovaro Resolution in the consensus of the 1st Stop 5G
national meeting promoted on 2 March 2019 by the Italian Alliance Stop 5G, today 100 Italian Municipalities are
officially Stop 5G . Before Vicovaro the void in the local administration of the tsunami of wireless fifth generation
did not speak at all, completely ignored the risk, but now— less than 300 days from the first historical event— a
rising tide of awareness in the claim of a right enshrined in art. 32 of the Constitution, recalling the European
precautionary principle, spreads relentlessly from the Valle d'Aosta to Sicily , from the province of Bolzano to
that of Caltanissetta and Nuoro , passing through the cities of Rome (Municipio XII), Turin, Catania, Florence
and Bologna . And we're just beginning.
https://oasisana.com/2019/12/10/iI-5g-ora-e-pure-un-problema-democratico-100-comuni-ditalia-sono-
ufficialmente-stop-5g-ecco-la-lista-unica-in-europa/
41. Papua New Guinea's ICT Minister wants the country's internet providers to hold off on any development of
5G until all risks from the new technology are evaluated. DEC 31,
2019 — https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/406411/png-govt-puts-hold-on-5g-development
42. Los Altos, CA Unanimously Denies All 4G/5G Cell Node Appeals —After substantial pushback from Lbs
Altos residents, all 13 cell node application appeals submitted by Verizon and AT&T were denied by the city
council on the basis of" insubstantial evidence." https://www.5gcrisis.com/post/los-altos-ca-unanimously-
denies-a11-4g-5g-cell-node-appeals
Countries that have banned Huawei, the Chinese Communist Party's 5G telecoms
company:https://smombiegate.org/which-countries-have-banned-huawei-chinese-communist-partys-5g-
company/
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43. DONEGAL
January 2020 — UNANIMOUSLY passed 2 motions to delay the roll out of 5G in Co Donegal until more
independent research is done.
Councillor Gerry McMonagle's motion reads as follows
"That Donegal County Council delay(1) the testing of 5G and the roll out of 5G in County Donegal (2) call on
Comreg to delay the licensing of its roll out and (3) calls on the Minister for Communication, Climate Action and
the Environment to establish the facts about the radiation impact of 5G and to delay the roll out across the
country until a full assessment of the health and environmental implications are carried out with a report to be
compiled of the findings and presented to the Oireachtas"
https://www.highlandradio.com
44. MAYO
January 2020 — Mayo County Council have voted unanimously to back independent councillor Michael
Kilcoyne's proposed motion.
"That we the Members of Mayo County Council in exercising our responsibility to protect the public and the
environment from harm, oppose the roll out of the 5G Mobile Network and that this Council would not facilitate
in any way the deployment of 5G in the County, until the health implications of 5G are known. We further
hereby call on ComReg to delay licensing for it's rollout and also call on the Minister for Communications,
Climate Action and the Environment to establish the facts about the radiation impact of 5G on the environment
and, in particular, on human health and that a Report on same be compiled and presented to the Oireachtas. A
copy of this Motion, if adopted, be forwarded to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the
Environment, ComReg and each of the Oireachtas Members in the County".
https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2020/01/11/4184188-move-to-oppose-5g-technology-in-
mayo/
45. KERRY
December 2019.— County Kerry: 22 out of 33 Kerry County Councillors VOTE YES to call for an independent
investigation into adverse impacts of 5G on the environment and human health. The issue was raised by
Fianna Fail Councillor Norma Foley, Independent councillor Brendan Cronin and Fine Gael's Mike Kennelly
The Motion: "Cognizant of the expert opinion of many scientists worldwide regarding the adverse impact of 5G
on the environment and human health and seeking an independent review of all facts relating to 5G PRIOR TO
ANY ROLL OUT OF 5G BEING PERMITTED IN THE COUNTY." https://www.radiokerry.ie
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July 2019 — Councillor Clare Colloran Molloy, : "In light of a recent appeal to the EU from 180 scientists and
doctors from 36 countries warning about the danger of 5G, which will lead to a massive increase in involuntary
exposure to electromagnetic radiation, that Clare County Council in exercising its responsibility to protect the
environment and the public from harm"Motion To Oppose 5G Rollout In Clare Receives Council
Backing and Why I'm opposing the Roll-out of 5G in Clare
47. LEITRIM
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July 2019 — Councillor Justin Warnock :
"That Leitrim County Council, in exercising its responsibility to protect the environment and the public from
harm, and in invoking the precautionary principle in relation to 5G, opposes the testing of 5G, the roll out of 5G,
and any action that would facilitate the deployment of 5G in the County, calls on ComReg to deny licencing for
its roll out." https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/kinlough/428896/call-for-leitrim-county-council-to-oppose-5g-
rollout.html
48. SLIGO
Sept 2019— Sligo Councillors seek "delay" 5G roll-out.
"That Sligo County Council delays (1) the testing of 5G and the roll-out of 5G in County Sligo (2) calls on
ComReg to delay the licensing of its roll-out and(3) calls on the Minister for Communication, Climate Action
and the Environment to establish the facts about the radiation impact of 5G, and to delay the roll-out across the
country until a full assessment of the health and environmental implications are carried out with a report
compiled and presented to the
Oireachtas."https://www.independentie/regionals/sligochampionInews/councillors-seek-to-delay-roll-out-of-5g-
38458729.html
49. WICKLOW
October 2019 — Councillor Tom Fortune & Councillor Mary Kavanagh: "Wicklow County Council has a social
responsibility to serve, inform and protect the public and the environment from exposure to harm and therefore
it opposes the roll out of unregulated 5G in the county of Wicklow based on the precautionary principle, pending
the enactment by Dail Eireann of protective legislation. In the meantime it's advised a 5G working group be
established who would be mandated to report back to the Council of the potential harmful effects of wireless
EMF on our environment and our carbon footprint."
50. CORK
November 2019 — Councillor Karen Coakley forwarded the following motion "I am calling on Cork County.
Council to conduct a detailed report in to the safety of 5G. People are extremely worried and voicing their
concerns about the harmful effects of radiation. Concerns must be addressed as there could be implications for
the public. I call on this Council to support a report and to alleviate the concerns of the pubic of this
County". https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-county-council-to-seek-expert-advice-after-
concerns-raised-about-5g-network-safety-966480.html
51. WEXFORD
Councillors to put forward motion at Council Meeting on 11th November 2019
52. WEST CORK
July 2019 — air Kevin Murphy (FG) raised the motion at a meeting of West Cork local authority last week and
said the issue of 5G might not be something that will affect people now, but will do so in the future. Fears over
claims that 5G mobile technology may be linked to cancer. https://www.southernstar.ie/news and ClIr calls for
more debate on use of 5G technologies
53. Farragut Tennessee is one of several US cities taking action on the issue of 5G:
In April 2020 Sandy Springs Orders Stop Work Order for 5G Poles. "Upon hearing that subcontractors were
approaching homeowners during this time of a national pandemic crisis, the city has issued a Stop Work Order
on all installation in [residential] neighborhoods until the end of [the] pandemic crisis," city spokesperson Sharon
Kraun said. The installation of poles had already been controversial, with the city and residents critiquing them,
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but the city has failed to be able to block the installation locally due to state
https://smombiegate.org/farragut-tennessee-passes-resolution-to-halt-5g-until-fcc-limits-ensure-safety/
54. Resolution R2018-20 — Expanded Use of Highway ROW by Cell Providers AMENDED2Hallandale-Small-
Ce1l-5G-Health-Study-Resolution
55. Hallandale Beach Florida — Hallandale-Small-Cell-5G-Health-Study-Resolution
56. VILLAGE OF GREENDALE: MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WISCONSIN — Resolution R2018-20 — Expanded Use
of Highway ROW by Cell Providers AMENDED2
57. Croatia halts 5G1 https://smombiegate.org/hvar-croatia-halts-introduction-of-5g/
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