Stump Canyon Wireless Facility

Spoke on behalf of Sky Island School of Nature and the Arts, highlighting threats to students from construction traffic and ruined mountain views.

Objected to the tower as an infringement on property freedoms, health risks, and historical family sanctuary.

A retired wildland firefighter and air tactical supervisor warned that a 95-foot tower creates a dangerous no-fly zone for aerial firefighting.

Noted that property owners have tried for years to cancel the lease, and warned of fire danger and dropped property values.

trustee of family trust holding sanctuary land, asked the board to protect the property for future generations.

Read statement from sister emphasizing 50-year family history, scenic preservation, and negative property value impacts.

An aviation safety expert detailed how cell towers create severe hazards for low-flying air tankers and helicopters during fires.

Emphasized exceptional birding habitat, open space, and scenic vistas that would be permanently altered.

Noted she works from home with zero cell issues and urged commissioners to follow staff's recommendation of denial.

A retired Game and Fish biologist and cancer survivor expressed deep concern over property investments and health safety.

Called the tower predatory, noting it sticks out like a 17-story building in a neighborhood of two-story homes.

Warned of increased fire probability, compromised aerial pursuit by law enforcement, and obsolete terrestrial tech.

A 27-year canyon resident who lost his home in the Monument Fire argued the tower fails setbacks and isn't needed.

A 40-year resident worried about aesthetics, high winds, fire evacuation risks, and health hazards.

Stated her 99-year-old mother who has lived there since 1973 is distressed by the proposal.

Emphasized that compatibility is key, widespread opposition is unanimous, and coverage is already sufficient.

Monument Fire survivors who rebuilt in the canyon worried about horse well-being, property value drops, and noise.

Noted her home operates as a birder's paradise vacation rental and warned light and noise pollution would harm ecotourism and rare birds.

Argued the tower strips property value and benefits an out-of-town developer while threatening wildfire safety.

A Cochise College art instructor cited realtor data showing 20% property value drops and unnecessary service upgrades.