Hi , 

We're coming to you with an email from Pam Krupp in Michigan regarding a cell phone tower on an elementary school that is drawing a lot of attention. (please see below and attached)

This is a great opportunity to come together to support something that will put a spotlight on this issue, and ultimately impact us across the nation since we are all seeing these cell phone towers pop up on school properties. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this, and we'll be back tomorrow for this Friday's National Call for Safe Technology registration link!

Sincerely,

Odette & Jenny

You may have heard that an effort from T- Mobile to activate a cell tower on a Michigan Elementary School is sparking debate and outrage from parents and policy makers and gaining attention nationwide.

Administrators of Washington elementary school say the cell tower could be activated any day now; prior to the parent's questions being answered and their concerns being addressed. In response, the parents have decided to initiate a lawsuit to stop the tower from becoming operational. Parents are also planning to begin work on policy change to keep cell phone towers off our schools.

This case is getting a great deal of  press coverage and support from policy makers (see Press Statement from US Congressman Shri Thanedar- attached.) The story was also just featured by Inside Towers:

https://insidetowers.com/police-called-in-on-heated-parent-vs-school-fight-over-t-mobile-site/

The case is a potential landmark case that could set precedence and lead to policy change regarding cell towers on our schools.

The parents are now working with some of the country's most successful attorneys and they are asking and graciously accepting donations from the safe tech community to help with this effort, which if successful, will be a big win for everyone.

If you can help support the lawsuit, it would be deeply helpful & appreciated. These parents are working night and day to keep this tower off and for positive change to happen with cell phone towers and our schools.

The telecommunications industry has very deep pockets and a great deal of power but our safe tech community is big enough and committed enough if we all pull together, to make a meaningful difference for kids here & everywhere.

Thank you so much! Donation & Press and Posting info, a Petition to remove the tower and a Statement from Joshua Castmore; a Washington Elementary School parent leader is below.

Donate by Go Fund Me

Take Down the Washington Elementary Cell Tower, organized by Joshua Castmore

Donate by check: 

Please make checks payable to: Joshua Castmore and send to: 2475 8th Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 

Donate by Venmo

Attached is the code for venmo. If Venmo is being accessed from a computer search for: @joshua-castmore"

Remove The Tower Petition:

https://www.change.org/p/removal-and-relocation-of-the-t-mobile-cellular-tower-on-washington-elementary-school?recruiter=1297153699&recruited_by_id=55fd5f50-b792-11ed-bcf6-85d9d197f955&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_35568720_en-US%3A4

From Joshua:

We have received word that the tower could be operational any day. With that, there has been a decision made to file a lawsuit against the involved parties of the cell tower.

We are looking to retain a specialist in municipal, land use and zoning law. As well as the best attorney in the country to act as co-counsel. A bank account has been specifically made to gather money via donation so that we are able to compensate whomever we can find to help fight for us. 

If you are willing or able to donate we have included the venmo and other information for donations.

Thank you again we truly appreciate everyone and their input, support and help during this fight!

Press Reports:

-https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/03/02/parents-express-health-safety-concerns-over-t-mobile-tower-near-elementary-school-in-wayne-county/

-https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/cell-phone-tower-being-built-on-elementary-school-roof-concerns-parents-in-wyandotte

-https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/t-mobile-5g-cell-tower-atop-wyandotte-elementary-school-raises-concerns

-https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/new-5g-cell-tower-at-a-wyandotte-school-has-parents-livid 

-https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/cellphone-tower-near-wyandotte-school-causes-confusion/

- https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1189175 (scroll to the 4min mark) 

-https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/wyandotte-school-adds-5g-cellphone-tower-congressional-member-gets-involved/

For Posting:

If you have a Facebook page or an email list you can post or contact folks through~ that would be extremely helpful. Copy and Paste the Graphic below for your post or email and copy and paste the Go Fund Me Link in the text (on Facebook) or in the email body if sending via email. Thanks so much!

Go Fund Me:

Take Down the Washington Elementary Cell Tower, organized by Joshua Castmore

Remove The Tower Petition:

Sign the Petition