Residents in Westchester have successfully opposed a T-Mobile cell tower installation right behind their home, getting over 700 signatures in opposition and the support of local Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
The Argonaut published an extended article on opposition to the cell site and Maxine Waters’ concerns about the 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act that restrict local governments from considering health and environmental effects of cell sites. Excerpt:
Waters said she would be looking into the effects of federal legislation that does not allow homeowners or government entities to halt the installation of a cell tower due to health concerns.
“Rest assured, I will have my staff examine and look further into this issue of protecting residents from this type of incursion and we will inform the community of our results,” the congresswoman told the audience of approximately 125. “You got me started and I look forward to the opportunity to be of service.”