LAKE COUNTY — Terre Logsdon of the County of Lake marketing and economic development program is championing an effort to bring broadband to Lake County and the Board of Supervisors agreed it”s worthwhile on Tuesday morning.
Logsdon provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the benefits of broadband.
A discussion and consideration of a letter of support for AB 1040 for extension and expansion of the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) would provide assistance to Internet service providers for the cost of expanding broadband to unserved or underserved areas of Lake County.
The outcome of the discussion was met with a resounding yes on from all of the Supervisors.
Additionally Administrative Officer Kelly Cox complimented Logsdon on her efforts.
Supervisor Rob Brown asked if this would help to compete with Mediacom. “Being served by Mediacom is being underserved,” Brown said.
One of the advantages of broadband Internet connections is speed.
Broadband Internet connections are faster than dial-up connections by as much as 40 percent.
Broadband is convenient for those wanting to access music or games and for many other functions. It also serves the purpose of aiding in education and the medical field with programs such as telehealth, which can improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions through monitoring and education. It may reduce the total cost of medical care. Broadband has a wide-range of functionality in the healthcare field.
Supervisor Denise Rushing, who is familiar with the technology, said she feels strongly about supporting it.
Supervisor Anthony Farrington said he couldn”t see any downside to supporting the letter.
“On the information super-highway, we”re always looking for a way to increase the number of lanes,” Farrington said.
In another action, a nuisance abatement item for 12453 Widgeon Way in Clearlake Oaks was pulled because compliance occurred.
Mandy Feder can be reached at mandyfeder@yahoo.com or call directly 263-5636 ext. 32.
