HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-19 Kamala Masters From: Paciencia Masters
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Oppose Item#4
Date: Thursday,September 19,2024 9:16:14 AM
Dear Hawaii County Council
There is not equal protection and understanding about the health of us as people who
live in the community. The wants and needs of the telecommunications industry and
their business and profits are being given more and more support.
I oppose Item #4. 1 support Council Member Cindy Evans' proposed
telecommunications ordinance, Bill 194, which had already been forwarded to you.
The new ordinance proposed by the Director is too sympathetic to the
telecommunications industry with not enough protections for our community.
It gives almost total power to Planning 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 allows towers at schools and day care centers!
Please consider Council Member Evans proposed ordinance which has clear,
attainable requirements. It is the perfect balance between the health, safety and
welfare needs of the people and the needs of the tech industry. My fervent request is
that equal value is given to the needs of the community.
Thank you,
Kamala Masters