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My Street, My Choice! - web site contains information and links to help residents fight the unconstitutional onslaught of 4G/5G so-called "Small Cell" cell phone towers being installed in residential zones, which is already a proven health, safety and liability hazard.

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Safety

A 2011 article in IEEE Spectrum says that for the World Heath Organization, a working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries reviewed the latest research and classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields - from any source - as Group 2B, "possibly carcinogenic to humans based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer." Citing Studies completed from 2011 to 2018, Dr. Lennart Hardell and other members from that committee are calling to change RF Microwave radiation to Group 1 - a definite human carcinogen.

Privacy

Governor Brown vetoed California's 2017 Small Cell Bill (Senate Bill 649), so, fortunately, all California cities retained their authority to regulate the operations of cell phone towers to protect residents' constitutionally-guaranteed rights to privacy and safety. The last CA Cell Tower bill to pass was Assembly Bill 57 in 2015, which granted an exemption to fire stations because the Firefighter's Unions entered substantial evidence into the public record that cell towers on or near fire stations caused brain abnormalities in every firefighter examined.

Property Values

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We need to halt this ill-advised Wireless-only project and enter into a public process that delivers the least intrusive means to get the fastest, most reliable and energy-efficient Internet access (Wireline fiber-optic service to our homes - without data caps) and to put any new Wireless antennas much farther away from our homes. Cell phone towers installed close to homes significantly reduces property values. A peer-reviewed study published in the 2005 Appraisal Journal, said homes near cell phone towers are devalued 20% to 25%.

Here is What You Can Do:

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent by the Wireless industry to lobby our State and Federal legislators and game the system, the 99% far outnumbers the 1 % and we can wield game-changing power - if we band together, defend our inalienable rights and demand changes.

ConsumerWatch: SG Cellphone Towers Signal Renewed Concerns Over Impacts on Health https ://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=61 h vuBujwO

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• Write your Planning Commisioners to demand that they stop these Wireless-only projects and engage in a public process - as required by Federal, State and Municipal code.

• Pack any public meetings - to speak or support others who will speak. There is real strength in numbers.

The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commissioners

Suzanne Glasoe Sheryl Reeve Taylor BraJish Brian 8. Hailey Donald Davis Kris Sabo Trevor Kempton

1500 Highway 2, Suite 208 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Phone: (208) 265-1458

Email: planning@bonnercountyid.gov

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is responsible for providing administrative services to Bonner County. The purpose of this department is to identify and clarify the needs of the people, and ensure the County responds to those needs. The Board executes all legislative power authorized. These powers include, but are not limited to, adopting and enacting the budget, appropriation of expenditures and setting policy. Other powers include establishing fees and comprehensive use plans, and conducting public hearings and meetings.

jeff.connolly@bonnercountyid.gov District 2

dan.mcdonald@bonnercountyid.gov District 3

Staff

Darcey Smith - Administrative Manager /Deputy Clerk darcey.smith@bonnercountyid.gov

Jessi Webster-Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk jessi.webster@bonnercountyid.gov

Office Hours 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Phone:208-265-1438 Fax: 208-265-1460

Address 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 308 Sandpoint, ID 83864

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What You Need To Know About SG Wireless and "Small" Cells

"We recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, SC, for telecommunication until potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry. .. RF-EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment."

- 2017 5G Scien tific Appea l (s igned by more than 180 scientists and doctors from 35 countries)

Nationwide, communities are being told by wireless companies that it is necessary to build "small cell" wireless facilities in neighborhoods on streetlight and utility poles in order to offer 5G, a new technology that will connect the Internet of Things (loT). At the local, state, and federal level, new legislation and new zoning aim to streamline the installation of these 5G "small cell" antennas in public rights-of-way.

The radiation from small cells is not small : Wireless antennas emit microwaves - non-ionizing radiofrequency radiation - and essentially function as cell towers. Radiation emitted from small cells is expected to typically travel from 10 feet up to several hundred feet.

Millions of small cells to be built in front yards: The Federal Communications Commission estimates that millions of these wireless transmitters will be built in our rights-of-way, directly in front of our homes.

5G will add to - not replace - our current wireless technology: 5G will add in another layer of wireless radiation to our environment. 5G will not only utilize wireless frequencies already in use but also add in higher frequencies -submillimeter and millimeter waves - in order to transmit data at superfast speeds.

Community authority is overruled: Communities are being stripped of their right to make decisions about this new technology. "Streamlining" means almost automatic approval. Public notice and public hearings are being eliminated. Even if every homeowner on the block opposes the antennas on their street, the opposition will be disregarded.

Scientists worldwide are calling for a halt to the 5G Roll-out: In 2017, over 180 scientists and doctors issued a declaration calling for a moratorium on the increase of 5G cell antennas citing human health effects and impacts to wildlife. Read the 2017 Scientific Appeal on 5G To the European Commission Read the 2015 EMF Scientist Appeal to the United Nations Read Letters From Dozens of Scientists on Health Risks of 5G

Cumulative daily radiation exposure poses serious public health risks: Peer reviewed, published science indicates that exposures to wireless radiation can increase cancer risk and alter brain development and damage sperm. Most people are unaware that wireless technology was never tested for long-term safety, that children are more vulnerable and that the accumulated scientific evidence shows harm.

Decreased property values: Studies show property values drop up to 20% on homes near cell towers. Would you buy a home with a mini cell tower in the yard? Read Research on Cellu lar Base Stations Near Homes

Microwave antennas in front yards present several worker and public safety issues: Unions have already filed comments that workers were injured, unaware they were working near transmitting antennas. How will HVAC workers, window washers, and tree cutters be protected? The heavy large equipment cabinets mounted on poles along our sidewalks also present new hazards. Cars run into utility poles, often, what then?

There is a safer alternative: Worldwide, many regions invest in safer and smarter fiber optic cabling all the way to each home, rather than antennas in front yards. Wired fiberoptic connections are safer, faster, more reliable, provide greater capacity, and are more cyber-secure.

www.ehtrust.org

KEY RESEARCH AND REPORTS Slutly Fiutls SG Frequem:ies Have A Biulugkal Effed A newly published slu<ly from distinguished Israeli physicists Yuri Feldman, Paul Ben-lshai and colleagues found that the higher millimeter frequencies intended for use in SG are preferentially absorbed in the sweat duct, a significant biological effect. Read the study "The Modeling of the Absorbance of th e Sub-THz Ra diati on by Human Skin ." Wa tch a lecture by Paul Ben-lshai, PhD at 201 7 !! AS Co nference.

US National Toxicology Program (NTP) Study Found Wireless Caused Cancer and DNA Damage in Rodents Tlie Nalioual lu~Lilule of E11vironme11Lal Hedlth Sciences NTP lung- Len n radiofrequency radiation (RFR) studies found male rats developed gliomas (brain cancer) and schwann cell tumors, the same types of tumors increased in long-term human cell phone users. In addition, DNA damage was found leading the scientists to conclude that, "exposure to RFR has the potential to induce measurable !JNA damage under certain exposure conditions ."

Cell Tower Radiation is Linked To Damage in Human Blood A newly published study compared people living close and far from cell antenna~ and found a significant impact on people living closer to cellular antennas. Damage was found in their blood that predicts cancer development. Read th e stu dy '' impact ot rad iotreq uency radiati on on DNA damage and antioxidants in peripheral blood lymphocytes of humans residi ng in the vicini ty of mobile phone base s tation" (Zothansiama ct al, 2017; published in Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine).

Millimeter Waves Impact Bacteria Growth New research finds that millimeter waves alter bacteria growth, and the combined action of these frequencies with antibiotics had even stronger effects. Rea d th e study "Millimeter waves or extremely high frequ ency electromagneti c fi elds in th e environment: what are their effects on bacte ri a?" (published in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology).

RESOURCES A SG Wireless Future: Will it give us a smart nati on or contribu te to an un healthy one?" Santa Cla ra Medi ca l Associati on Bull eti n, Ci ndy Russe ll MD, 2017

f,etters_h_y--5 cirntist, in Op_position To SG Research on Cell Tovvcr Rad iation) 2017

Research on Cell Tower Radi ati on

Biological Effects from Exposure to Electromagnetic Ra diation Emitted by Cell Towe r Base Stations and Other Antenna Arrays, Levitt and Lai, 2010

Ra di-ofret1 acncy r-a{lia-tion in}uFcs trces-a r-ound n1obHc phon-c base st a tions, Wa ldmann-Selsa m et a l., 201 6

Department of Interior Letter on the Impact of Cell Towers on Migratory Bi rds, \AJil!i c R. Taylor Directo1~ Offi ce o f Environn1 ent::ll Poli cy ~nd Co n1pliance, 2014

Anthropoge nic racliofrequ ency el ectromagnetic fi elds as an emerging threat to wildlife orientation, Balrn or i, 201 5

Briefing Memorandum On The Impacts from Therm al and Non-therma l Non- ionizing Radiation to Birds and Other Wi ldlife, Manvill e, 2016

Biolnitiative 201 2: A Scientific Report By 29 Intern ational EMF Experts

TAKE ACTION

Contact local, state and federal elected officials in person.

Share this information with your friends, family and community.

Ask for government policy that reduces RFR exposure to the public.

Citizens in all states must organize and take action to halt federal legislation which is moving forward right now.

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Fe d era l Legislation To Know

US Sta tes With Streamlining Bills

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SG Small Cell Antennas To Be Placed On: • Street lights • Trashcans • Utility poles • Bus stops • Sides of buildings

Reasons Why Smaii Ceiis Are Not Smaii • Increased radiation near homes • Refrigerator-sized equipment cabinet • IJrop in property values • Taller poles • Fixtures weigh hundreds of pounds

Crown Castle's 2016 10-1{ Annual Report says: "lfradio frequency emissions from wireless handsets or equipment on our wireless infrastructure are demonstrated to cause nPg:-il ive hPc1llh Pff Pc: l s, polPril.i:-il

future claims could adversely attect our operations, costs or revenues ... We currently do not maintain any significant insurance with respect to these matters."

Read warnings from Crown Castle, Verizon and other wireless companies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says: "An Egyptian study confirmed concerns that living nearby mobile phone base stations increased the risk for developing: • Headaches • Memory problems • Dizziness • DcprcGGion • Sleep problems"

MP on Cell Towers & Reducing Cell Phone Radiation

tetrerfronrom:olugisttenmrrrttarcteiI-MO-&­Colleagues: "There is a substantial body of evidence that this technology is harmful to humans and the environment. The SG millimeter wave is known to heat the eyes, skin and testes .. . Of particular concern are the most vulnerable among us - the unborn, children, the infirm, the elderly and the disabled. It is also expected that populations of bees and birds will drastically decline."

2017 Scientific Letter

Peer Reviewed Research Studies on Radiofrequency Radiation Have Found: • Headaches • Sperm damage • Altered brain development • Depression • Neurological symptoms • Hormone changes • Memory problems • Sleep problems • Cancer

See also:

Dr. Moskowitz, University of Cali forn ia at Berkeley Dr. Lennnart Hardell 6rebro Univers ity Sweden The Baby Safe Project Physicians for Safe Technology

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