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In the upcoming weeks you will likely begin to see dialogue from the council in an effort to confuse the language of the proposed referendum.
Grant Wherli, in particular, has requested several work orders of city staff wanting to understand the cost of dismantling the entire smart grid system, including substation automation and distribution automation. In our opinion, this is misdirected effort, wasted time, money and burden on city staff. Grant has attempted to discredit the NSMA in the past, stating that we distribute misinformation to the public, when in fact he has delivered false information to the public about this project. One such instance was his statement about the World Health Organizations stance on the carcinogenic effect of the radiation emitted by wireless devices, such as smart meters.
As the council continues to try to garnish public support for such a highly controversial project, we expect to see continued attempts to discredit NSMA, embarrass and intimidate residents who speak out against this project, and to confuse the language of the proposed referendum come voting time.
NSMA is solely concerned with the smart meter implementation and the wireless mesh network components, including the tropos units which are already approximately 90% installed in our city. There is no language in the referendum question that suggests dismantling substation and distribution automation equipment. The provisions of the DoE contract allow the city to obtain a one year extension on the grant, as well as the ability to get out of the contract with little cost to the city.
Considering the national and international controversy about smart meters and the more than 4000 residents that want the opportunity to vote on this project, we can not understand why our city council would be willing to continue to move forward with this project at this time.
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Come to the city council meeting on December 6, 7pm to comment on this and other statements made by the council. Public pressure is essential in letting the council know that Naperville residents are opposed to this project. Sign in by 6:45 to speak. 400 S Eagle St. |
| The Will of the People |
In response to the submission of over 4200 signatures from residents asking for the opportunity to vote on the $22M smart meter project, TribLocal reports:
"Fieseler, however, said he would not support halting the project until the referendum, and that the council may have difficult decisions to make if the majority of voters reject smart meters. He said council members will have to weigh whether to represent the will of the people or to take a "leadership" role and maintain the program."
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Public officials serve the people and when the will of the people speaks out, it is their obligation to listen. Those that dismiss their constituents with such arrogance do not deserve the privilege of being in office.
What do you think about Fiesler's statement?
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Mom seeking answers on smart meters takes up fight against city."People are pushing back because they are being told they can't say no," she said. "So, this is no longer a utility issue. It is a personal property and civil liberty issue."
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