Proposed Verizon Cell Tower

Argued that concrete buildings block cell signals inside schools anyway and questioned why towers are being placed near schools and community facilities.

Shared experiences as a veteran paramedic regarding emergency communications and questioned outdated federal health and safety studies on radio frequency radiation.

Stated that Minden does not have a significant coverage gap, cited expert engineering reports, and raised serious health, environmental, and property value concerns.

Urged the commission to deny the tower, arguing that Verizon failed to prove a service gap and that alternative industrial locations exist.

Stated that the tower is in her front yard, violates environmental policies regarding floodplains, and sets a bad precedent for rural Douglas County.

Spoke in support of the tower, noting genuine personal experience with poor Verizon coverage and dropped calls near the high school.

Supported the tower as a parent and resident, emphasizing that reliable cell service near Douglas High School is a critical public safety issue.

Representing Minden for Safe Technology, discussed ongoing legal challenges against the FCC regarding EMF safety regulations and potential health risks.

Voiced strong opposition to placing towers near residential neighborhoods, schools, and daycares, urging protection for the rural community.

Argued as a licensed contractor that 100-foot towers ruin scenic mountain views and harm property values, and noted proximity to local daycares.

Thanked commissioners for reviewing independent engineering reports and urged them to protect the community from unwanted technological infrastructure.

Discussed environmental researcher findings regarding electromagnetic radiation, pulse frequencies, and impacts on wildlife, pollinators, and human health.