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In Wyandotte Michigan, parents are successfully protesting the installation of 5G cell tower antennas on an elementary school, due to the health effects issue. The story has resulted in near daily news coverage and the superintendent has resigned. 

Lawmakers are joining the conversation, opposed to the cell tower.  U.S Congressman Shri Thanedar released a press statement saying that the cell tower on top of the school is unacceptable and spoke at an expert webinar with legal and science experts.  

Nearby, parents in Detroit schools who also have cell antennas on their schools are now voicing their concerns.  See wxyz Detroit parents call for tests to determine radiation exposure from cell antennas on schools 

Wayne State University Professor John Liu called the cell tower  “pure evil” in a recent FOX 2 News Detroit  news report. Professor John Liu was also featured in WXYZ news report stating that, “Radiofrequency from the cellular tower is harmful to people.” 

Michigan State Representative James Desana is introducing a bill to restrict cell towers at schools. Environmental Health Trust submitted a scientific letter on the health effects of cellular radiation to Representative James Desana  in support of the bill. 

Watch the webinar with U.S Congressman Shri Thanedar,  Michigan Representative James Desana and Wyondotte parents here.

UPDATE April 21, 2023: The Wyandotte administration sent a letter stating that they are communicating with the City on alternative locations for the 5G cell antennas!

Watch a video of the parents speaking out at a local school board meeting here. 

 

News Reports 

5G tower on Wyandotte school leads to push to change laws FOX 2 Detroit 

Detroit parents call for tests to determine radiation exposure from cell antennas on schools WXYZ.com 

Superintendent resigns in Michigan district amid dispute over cellphone tower at elementary | American School & University 

Wyandotte superintendent: It would cost ‘millions’ to break cell tower contract WXYZ

Wyandotte schools superintendent resigns amid 5G cell tower controversyFOX 2 Detroit 

Wyandotte 5G antenna debacle continues, T-Mobile and 2018 board president speak at recent school boa – CBS Detroit

Detroit-area school chief quits over cell tower controversy | AP News

Detroit-Area School Chief Quits Over Cell Tower Controversy

Is the cellphone tower on top of a Wyandotte school harmful? Here’s what an expert says

Director of scientific nonprofit calls for law changes amid controversy over 5G tower on Wyandotte school FOX 2 Detroit 

Scientist says T-Mobile cell equipment on top of Wyandotte school is a health danger FOX 2 Detroit 

Wyandotte parents sound off to school board over 5G cell tower at elementary school. WXYZ.com

‘Pure evil’: 5G cell tower placement on Wyandotte school lambasted by WSU professor FOX 2 Detroit 

Parents at Wyandotte Elementary School Up in Arms Over T-Mobile 5G Tower on School Property Michigan News Source 

T-Mobile officials leave Wyandotte school board meeting early over cell tower controversy FOX 2 Detroit 

Cell tower at Wyandotte elementary raises concerns from parents FOX 2 Detroit 

Key meeting in school cell tower battle in Wyandotte 4

Cell tower placement at elementary school infuriates Wyandotte parents – The News Herald

Hundreds pack meeting to get answers about T-Mobile cell tower on top of Wyandotte elementary sc… Local 4 News 

Wyandotte parents meeting with T-Mobile to discuss 5G towerWXYZ Detroit 

Parents voice concerns about activation of 5G cell tower on top of elementary school in Wyandotte Click on Detroit Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building DownRiver Sunday Times