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<br />From:Deanna Wentworth <br />To:LPCtestimony <br />Subject:Telecom Ordinanced <br />Date:Sunday, September 15, 2024 2:04:25 PM <br /> Aloha Esteemed Planning Commision Leeward Side. <br />I am writing today to oppose Item #4. I support Council Member Cindy <br />Evans' proposed telecommunications ordinance, Bill 194, which had already <br />been forwarded to you all. The new ordinance proposed by the Director is <br /> sympathetic to the telecommunications industry and does not provide <br />protections for our community. <br />It gives an abundance of power to Planning and Telecom with no other <br />agencies or experts involved! It rushes the approval process to only 30 days! It <br />has no provisions to protect us against 5G small cells! It freely allows towers at <br />schools, playgrounds and day care centers! There are many countries around <br />the world that protect children from Cell towers and phones. It's time we did <br />too! <br />Please consider Council Member Evans proposed ordinance which has clear, <br />attainable requirements. It is the perfect balance between the health, safety <br />and welfare of the people and the needs of the tech industry. <br />Mahalo Nui for your attention to this matter. <br />Deanna Wentworth <br />deannaheartspace@gmail.com <br />______________ <br />