HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 Eileen Downing Testimony #4 -Oppose
From:Eileen Downing
To:LPCtestimony
Subject:Oppose item #4, Planning Director’s Ordinance
Date:Monday, September 16, 2024 9:49:53 AM
I oppose Item #4 Planning Director's Ordinance as it is too sympathetic to the
telecommunications industry with not enough protections for our community. It gives
almost total power to Planning and Telecom with no other agencies or experts
involved! It rushes the approval process to only 30 days! It has no provisions to
protect us against 5G small cells! It freely allows towers at schools, playgrounds and
day care centers!
Council Member Cindy Evans submitted a different ordinance (Bill 194) put through
on August 20th, that counters it and protects Big Island communities!
Please consider Council Member Evans proposed ordinance which has clear,
attainable requirements. It is the perfect balance between the health, safety and
welfare of the people and the needs of the tech industry.
Thank you.
Eileen Downing
4099 West McCombs Dr.
Terre Haute, IN 47802