Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
Broadband connectivity gaps
Summary
A county survey found 96% of residents have internet but 75% experienced outages during emergencies; satellite projects may fill rural gaps, and supervisors want better CPUC mapping and possibly a local connectivity commission.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Connecting county facilities to the county's dark fiber could save $30,000-$40,000 per year in lease costs.
✅Who benefits
Rural and underserved residents, especially in the mountains and Fifth District.
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