Here's the details about T-Mobile backing down from the federal lawsuit to build a cell tower in Lansing's Averill Woods neighborhood. Melissa Quon-Huber, leader of the Averill Woods Neighborhood Association, sent out this e-mail earlier this afternoon:
That’s right! Put on your dancing shoes, Lansing!! We’ve got reason to celebrate.
We just got word from our 3rd Ward City Council Representative, A’Lynne Robinson, that T-Mobile has decided to drop it’s lawsuit against the city of Lansing!!!
After a thoughtful review, T-Mobile representatives determined that this site in our neighborhood wasn’t the best location after all.
I want to thank everyone who worked so hard on this issue!
Thank you to the Mayor’s and his staff, the City Attorney’s office, and our entire City Council who worked hand in hand as a team with neighbors to see this through.
I especially want to thank Brigham Smith and his staff for their tremendous work and to A’Lynne Robinson for her fabulous communication with her constituents on this issue.
Thank you to the many neighbors and associations from across the city that supported our efforts to help T-Mobile be a better neighbor. You made a difference by your efforts.
I especially want to recognize the contributions of the cell tower subcommittee Ann Kostin-McGill, Wes Thorp, Mike Flaga, Ken Jones, and Patricia Beck. Their leadership on this issue was based on the recognition that this issue not only affected our neighborhood, but the entire city. Their service was a testament to their investment in all of Lansing and its future.
Thank you to Grandhaven Manor for their understanding and support of neighbors in trying to reach a shared goal. I know this decision represents a loss of potential revenue for them and we want to recognize them for being a great neighbor throughout this process.
And a BIG thanks to T-Mobile for being willing to consider the interests of their customers, current and future. You have truly been a good neighbor.
I am confident that we’ll be able to move forward with a positive relationship with T-Mobile and our other telecommunications providers as we jointly seek to build a better Lansing -- One that is technology-forward and in a very thoughtful way.
Kudos to everyone!
Melissa S. Quon Huber, Ph.D.
Averill Woods Neighborhood Association
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