Projects mentioned in this story: Broadband Hui

From The Garden Island:

During the last year, the need to have reliable access to internet and a computer became the standard for communication, attending school and access to social services and health care.

But not everybody has that access. That was made clear during the pandemic.

Wednesday, the County Council made a commitment, through a resolution, urging the development of broadband infrastructure in support of closing the digital divide during the COVID-19 recovery period. Councilmembers Luke Evslin and Billy DeCosta introduced the measure that passed unanimously.

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