Some in Santa Cruz County look to ban PG&E SmartMeters

As PG&E ramps up installation of SmartMeters across Santa Cruz County, at least one county leader is stepping up his opposition.

County Supervisor John Leopold, who says he gets calls every day now from people worried about potential health and accuracy problems with SmartMeters, is laying the groundwork for a moratorium on the new technology.

"I and many of my constituents have been very concerned that PG&E, rather than deal with the issues of the SmartMeters, have accelerated the installation," Leopold said, adding that public concerns should be addressed before the installation continues.

Tuesday the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to decide whether to seek county counsel about a possible ban on SmartMeters in the unincorporated communities.