June 15, 2011 (El Cajon) – Laura Cyphert, a Cedar Fire survivor who co-founded the East County Community Action Coalition along with her husband, Milt, will provide an update on the legal battle against Sunrise Powerlink on Thursday, June 16 from 7-8:45 p.m.
After learning that the high voltage powerline project was slated to go in near their home in Lakeside and significantly increase risk of future catastrophic fires (according to the Environmental Impact Report), the Cypherts formed the Coalition, which now represents 79,000 people. The line is slated to connect San Diego and Imperial Counties, going through many of the most scenic and fire-prone areas in East County. The ECCAC is one of several local groups that has filed lawsuits seeking to halt the project.
