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From:Mark Baker
To:City Clerk
Cc:ghase@bayareanewsgroup.com; info@billboardsno.org; jreyes@weeklys.com; losangelesbeautiful@gmail.com;
Butler, Alison - HRCP Division of Disability Rights Director; Shani Kleinhaus
Subject:EXTERNAL - Re: Two Electronic Billboards
Date:Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:00:59 AM
Dear City Clerk, Gilroy, California,
This is a public comment for the city council.
The Gilroy City Council made the correct decision to deny OutFront Media their request to
install hazardous and discriminatory LED billboards. These billboard companies will be
relentless in their pursuit of installing electronic advertising everywhere, so Gilroy must
strengthen their light pollution and civil rights regulations. Here is an example of a billboard
that was installed in Ontario, Canada that has citizens being blinded and assaulted by LED
visible radiation.
https://london.ctvnews.ca/bright-billboards-causing-driver-headaches-and-safety-concerns-
1.6322730
Thankfully, Gilroy avoided this mistake.
The installation and operation of LED digital billboards have no legal authority because the
FDA has not yet published the necessary performance standards for LED billboards. If this
issue arises again in the future, Gilroy can immediately deny the request because they lack
FDA approval. LED billboards trigger life-threatening photosensitive seizures for certain
individuals. No amount of money can bring back a lost life.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softlights.org
mbaker@softlights.org
On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 8:18 PM Mark Baker <mbaker@softlights.org> wrote:
Dear City Clerk, Gilroy, California,
The attached document is a public comment. Please provide this comment to the city
council for their review.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softlights.org
mbaker@softlights.org