We’re raising funds to file a legal injunction and temporary restraining
order (TRO) against a 50-year cell tower lease signed by the Town of
Nucla without following required public procedures. We are also raising
funds for an independent teaching place that students whose parents have
withdrawn them from Nucla's school can use until this situation is
fixed. We plan to hire a part time teacher, buy a vehicle suitable for
moving the kids to school and on field trips, and pay for some grant
writing.
What We Know:
-The Town approved a 50-year lease with Vertical Bridge for a 5G tower.
-The final tower location was changed without proper public notice or a
recorded vote.
- The tower lease action did not include a public comment period
available to local residents.
-The tower site is within 1,000 feet of the public elementary and high
school.
-When asked to provide documentation showing lawful approval, the Town
Clerk responded in writing:
“The Town does not have separate documents or records responsive to this
portion of your request regarding the authority and process for
approving the lease.”
-The Town of Nucla is also unable to produce any of the legally required
paperwork necessary to build the tower; such as Environmental Impact
Review Reports along with the documents showing proof the tower is even
necessary in the first place
The Town Clerk who had refused to recuse has since resigned. This clerk
has obstructed public records requests, charged excessive fees, and
responded with hostility to residents seeking transparency.
Why This Matters:
A contract signed without lawful public notice, discussion, or a
recorded vote is legally invalid under Colorado law. Yet the Town is
moving forward—and is using your tax dollars to defend this flawed process.
⚖️This fight has gained national attention: our case is being supported
by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Children’s Health Defense (CHD), who
recognize the significance of standing up against unlawful tower siting
and government overreach.
We’re not just fighting a cell tower. We’re fighting to:
Protect public process and legal transparency, Challenge unethical
conduct and misuse of power, Void a contract that was never lawfully
approved
How You Can Help:
We’re crowdfunding to hire legal representation and file for an
injunction. Your donation helps cover:
Attorney fees
Filing costs
Court documentation and strategy to defend our town
We also have a petition on Change.org which you can find with the key
words "urge the town of Nucla to release public records."
We're also crowdfunding for our alternative schooling project to arrange
a space for teaching, at least one part time teacher, and a vehicle for
bringing students from the 50 miles around Nucla who wouldn't be able to
afford to get to a radiation-free school otherwise.
Important Note: If we succeed in court, we intend to bill the Town of
Nucla for all attorney’s fees. In that event, donations will be refunded
to supporters as funds are recovered.
Every dollar helps. Even $10 makes a difference. Together, we can hold
our leaders accountable and protect the integrity of Nucla’s public
process.
Organizer
