Do you plan on being present at the Aug. 3 public hearing at Opelika City Hall?
Yes I plan to attend the meeting and hear the city respond to all the unanswered questions about finances, privacy, and political motivation surrounding the smart grid. I know many Opelika citizens are alarmed at the proposed violation of private enterprise, erosion of personal privacy, likely rate hikes in our energy bills, and the eventual loss of freedoms that may result from excessive government regulation. I can’t really imagine the Mayor and city council would expect us to just accept such a monumental change to our lives by just voting for “cable tv”. Far more is at stake, so I look forward to the city’s detailed answers to these valid concerns. Have you had a chance to look over the information found at the www.opelikasmartgrid.com website? Yes, I have read most of what has been presented there. I see there are many unanswered questions about the smart grid implementation and the potential impacts on our community for generations. There are very valid concerns about privacy, go
