Citizen involvement makes a difference. Students, parents and teachers voiced their concerns about having a cell tower on top of Sullivan Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Working together, the defeated those in favor of the proposed cell phone tower in 2003. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FRtDPQvPA4&feature=related

In January 2010, over 100 parents and concerned citizens organized and spoke at a public hearing about a proposed cell phone tower near the playing field at Walnut Heights Elementary School in Walnut Creek, California.  Citizens were concerned about the aesthetics of the proposed antenna tree, reduced property values, and potential health effects. The Walnut Creek School Board voted to reject the application. http://tinyurl.com/yc535bs