Monroe County amends and adopts BEAD support resolution after federal policy shift
The County Board amended and passed a resolution backing BEAD broadband projects after noting a June 6, 2025 NTIA notice that reshaped BEAD award procedures and required rescinding preliminary awards; the amendment clarifies the county's concern about delayed funding and higher local costs.
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The Monroe County Board of Supervisors on June 25 amended and adopted a resolution expressing support for federal BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) funding and noting recent federal guidance that has delayed awards and could affect local projects. Supervisor Zebell moved adoption of Resolution 06-25-06 and Supervisor Pierce seconded; Supervisor Zebell later moved an amendment, seconded by Supervisor Gomez, to update language describing the NTIA policy change and its likely impacts. The amendment carried by voice vote and the resolution as amended carried by voice vote.
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