Public Comment

My name is Jane, and I am a wife, soon-to-be-mother, and psychologist here in the East Bay. My darling husband and I rent a cottage in the Berkeley hills, directly adjacent to Wildcat Creek and park. Our first child (a boy) is due in early August, and we are thrilled.

We thought we found a perfect place to live and start our family here. But I have recently learned about the plan to drench the hills with thousands of gallons of frighteningly toxic pesticides after the clear cutting. These will repeatedly wash, flow, and drift directly by our home. AND OUR NEWBORN BABY! 

While I support the clear cutting and fire safety, I CANNOT FATHOM why they would subject our community to this massive poisoning and toxic assault!! We count on our elected officials to advocate for our safety and well being, and this is a massive failure of protection! 

THIS INITIATIVE CANNOT GO ON AS PLANNED! 

Please do everything you can to stop this massive poisoning campaign. I am terrified for the health and lives of my family!! 

Thank you for your help and urgent action.