Drone watch update
...so far no spray...
Last Thursday morning, there were at least 25 people waiting to testify in person at the BOCC monthly public comment time and dozens online. After BCPOS staff was given time to present on the upcoming drone pesticide application (highly unusual and not how public comment time is meant to be spent), only 16 total community members were able to speak but, thankfully, Nick DiDomenico from DAR was one of the voices heard. You can watch the recording here.
At the end of the public comment time, Commissioner Loachamin asked for more information on the drone spray so it was added to the business meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 9:30am. The drone spray is #7 on the agenda so will not be heard right at 9:30am though I don’t know what time to expect this item to be discussed. I cannot be at this meeting so will have to watch the replay later but if YOU can make it to the Pearl Street courthouse third floor hearing room, bodies in the room is always helpful. It’s possible you can sign up for public comment at the link because there is an option for comment for at least some items above but I haven’t given public comment at a business meeting so don’t know for sure. Either way, I hope to see or hear some of you when I find the recording.
Relatedly, DAR is raising money for a lawyer to write a letter. They met their initial $2000 goal but, given the amount our Table Mountain neighbors spent on their legal letter, I think they may need more. While we still need to raise money for our lawsuit against the county, right now DAR needs our help so go to this link for more information and to get involved.
Lastly, BCPOS Director Therese Glowacki is retiring and there is a survey for community members to give input on priorities for the next director. This is our opportunity to ask for regenerative focus and natural/non-chemical land management. Go here to fill out the questionnaire before Sunday, December 21st. We’re doing everything we can to make change but getting someone into this important role who shares the same goals as the community would be an incredible win.
I was next up to testify last week when the public comments were stopped abruptly ~ 45 minutes in.
Not sure they liked my line of thinking questioning why in the world Boulder County commissioners/ Boulder County/ Boulder City would do business with a criminal company with a history going back to Nazi Germany exterminations. Are Boulder’s ethics above such?
Here’s an important recent development documented in a post today, also related to Bayer /Monsanto, whose other product — Rejuvra (Indaziflam) is being recommended for aerial spraying.
Yes, they have a long and continuous history of criminality and fraud. It’s a bad look for Boulder, its elected officials, and employees.
Many will remember it was only last year that Boulder County Commissioners caved on the use of Glyphosate — in the very concluding moments of the very last meeting to discuss revising the Boulder County Weed Management Program after 20 years of ignoring it. They caved out of concern (liability?) of using a product that has resulted in $Billions in lawsuit damage awards.
READ THE LATEST IN THIS SAGA OF BAYER / MONSANTO FRAUD AND CRIMINALITY:
Glyphosate “Safety” Study Ghostwritten by Monsanto Retracted After 25 Years of Deception
Millions of pounds of glyphosate were approved, defended, and sprayed worldwide on the basis of a paper we now know was fundamentally compromised and scientifically invalid.
https://open.substack.com/pub/petermcculloughmd/p/glyphosate-safety-study-ghostwritten?
Thank you Erin for ALWAYS keeping us in the know, and for providing positive actionable suggestions.