Smart Meter Invitation 3/1 7pm

Hello friends,

Join us for a wonderful opportunity to voice our concerns about Smart Meters.

March 1, 7pm

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.

Thank you for the many emails sent to our city council last month.  There is awareness being raised in our city. If you are unsure if your efforts help, please remember this wonderful quote:

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Last month a small group of us attended the city council meeting and made an impact with the many statements we prepared.  We are asking for another round of support.  You do not need to speak out if you are uncomfortable.  We need a minimum of 40-50 people to attend the meeting in support of those that will be speaking, and we would welcome an even greater number than that. 

You do not have to be a Naperville resident to attend.  The decision Naperville makes will set precedence for all surrounding communities.

If you feel moved to speak out, please let me know and we will help you prepare a statement. If not, please come anyway.  Please bring your spouse, your children, your friends and neighbors. 

Our message is clear: We are not about stopping technology and forward progress in our city.  

We have clearly stated that we are concerned about the myriad of issues that are garnishing media attention elsewhere in the country and worldwide and do not want to see Naperville become part of it.  We want our concil to follow in the footsteps of other responsible local governments that are taking the nationwide concerns to heart and learning from the lessons of other communities.

We are asking city council to:

1) stall the proposed installation (due to start in March with the 1st phase of the rollout)

2) to provide a hard wired smart meter solution with the appropriate filters to address electrical concerns 

3) ensure data security holes be proven and verified safe by a 3rd party consultant prior to installation (which is also accomplished through a hard-wired solution)

Fiber optics or coaxial cable are both reasonable solutions to collect data from a wired meter vs a wireless meter. Both of which are currently in existence within Naperville.

This is an example of the foot steps we like our council to follow in:

Marin County Enacts Moratorium on Smart Meters; "Small Markets" Like Glendale Forging Ahead

Posted By: EditorSmart Meters

The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously enacted a one-year moratorium on smart meter installations, citing concerns about the meters' accuracy, the lack of up-to-date safety standards for radiation from a multitude of wireless devices, and the lack of proven savings or consumer benefits from the meters.

http://sunroomdesk.com/2011/01/05/marin-county-enacts-moratorium-on-smart-meters-small-markets-like-glendale-forging-ahead/

Please respond to me if you think you will be able to attend the meeting.

Love & Friendship,

Lisa