The Baltimore Sun: Cell towers at schools ignite debate in Arundel
Anne Arundel County Councilman Jamie Benoit, a Democrat who represents Piney Orchard and proposed banning towers at schools, said he's heard health concerns from parents and neighbors and is worried about towers falling or catching fire. But he's particularly concerned about the school system raising money on its own — outside the purview of the council.Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/bs-md-ar-cell-tower-bill-20131017,0,6893597.story?page=2#ixzz2j1FcoPXh
"They are not a taxing authority. They are not elected. They are not a fiscal authority," Benoit said. "Until they are, the County Council makes the final decision on every dollar collected. That's why we pass a budget every year."
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