Resources and Reflections

This page and associated discussions is for the use of those in the exurbs of Mendocino County and surrounding areas to discuss, share information, strategize and organize around the issue of accessing dedicated stimulus dollars to upgrade our rural telecommunications infrastructure. This naturally raises the related issues of our transportation system, with particular emphasis here on rail. Medical and emergency services is another are that dovetails with our focus here at Emerald Empire Adventures.

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As a web-based business having recently moved shop just ten north of Ukiah to Redwood Valley, the lack of broadband access imposes significant obstacles to our effort to contribute to the economic and cultural development of the larger community. Many others out here have similar constraints on income, access to information, education, etc.

We know the funds are becoming available and it would be in the common interest to bend the ears of those who will be directing the funds, as well as to work together here with the local ISPs that have been bringing service to our hard-to-serve hinterlands. In the near future, I’ll be adding links to various resources available to us in this effort.

A number of questions come to mind immediately;
1. What mix of technical means (RF, fiber, cable…) would be best for our area and the expressed sensitivities of some to RF energy?
2. Should the hard working local ISP’s, already in place get a cut of the money and if so how?
3. What governmental agency and specifically which individuals will be making the calls and how do we best put our case before them?
4. What already existing local organizations, agencies and/or institutions are our natural allies?

Please, share your ideas, suggestions, commentary and information here.

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