HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-15 Sunshine Penalver Testimony #4 -Oppose
From:Sunshine Penalver
To:LPCtestimony
Subject:l Oppose Item #4 Planning Director"s Ordinance
Date:Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:06:19 PM
To Whom It May Concern,
I oppose Item #4 Planning Director's Ordinance 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.
Thanking You in advance,
Sunshine Penalver