Editor:
Re: Delta stymied on smart meters, Dec. 2
For clarification sake, I would like readers to know I oppose a smart meter being installed on my property and in reference to this article, I still have the original/old meter on my property.
I have written Corix/B.C. Hydro, the provincial government and Delta indicating I do not want a smart meter installed (along with posting a notice on my current meter that I do not want Corix trespassing on my property). Research indicates these meters pose a health hazard, so the precautionary principle should, again, be applied in this situation.
In the same letter, I also indicated I do not want my tax dollars spent on an unnecessary, $1 billion program, money this government does not have, nor do I want my privacy invaded.
The original meter I have works fine and there is no reason whatsoever to replace it at taxpayers' expense.
While Delta might claim there is nothing it can do, I disagree. It should continue to voice its opposition to these meters on our behalf, just like numerous other municipalities have done and continue to do.
Thousands of people across B.C. have written the government opposing this program and as usual, this current Liberal government does not listen.
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