We are sharing a letter to the editor from Longmont, Colorado, highlighting serious concerns about the city’s $14 million smart meter program. Authored by Doe Kelly, the letter draws attention to residents who face health risks from digital meters and the city’s failure to adequately accommodate them.
Of particular concern: one resident with electromagnetic radiation sensitivities was denied disability accommodations and reportedly told by utility staff that people like her “shouldn’t be part of society.” Such treatment is shocking and underscores the urgent need for policies that protect the health and rights of vulnerable individuals.
The letter also spotlights Susan Foster, a nationally recognised medical writer, researcher, and advisor to the EM Radiation Research Trust. With over 25 years of experience protecting firefighters and the public from wireless radiation harms, Foster has led pioneering studies on RF exposure, helped secure health exemptions for firefighters regarding cell tower placement, and advised on telecommunications zoning for public safety. Her first-hand testimony to the Longmont City Council underscores the seriousness of the health risks posed by digital meters.
“How can a city claim to champion an ‘Equitable Society’ when vulnerable residents asserting their rights are prevented from protecting themselves from predictable harm?” Doe Kelly
The full letter details residents’ experiences, scientific research on EMF health effects, and the city’s inadequate response to accommodation requests. It is a stark reminder that “green” initiatives should never come at the cost of public health and human dignity.
Read the full letter here: Letter: “Longmont’s Smart Meter Program Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype”