Committee keeps statewide broadband map despite labeling errors; members note need for higher‑resolution data
Members debated a Wisconsin Broadband Office map that labels communities not in Ashland County; some called for removing labels, others argued the map shows the county's broadband gaps and should remain in the background chapter with improved resolution or clarifying notes.
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The committee reviewed a broadband availability map sourced from the Wisconsin Broadband Office and expressed concern that the image labels communities (Eileen, Kelly, Grandview) that are not in Ashland County. George Boussay said the labels made the map inappropriate for the county background chapter, while staff and others said the map is the best publicly available dataset and helps show gaps in coverage.
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