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Council renews non‑exclusive Verizon cable franchise after public hearing; vote 6‑1
3548692 · March 25, 2025
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Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, council granted Verizon Virginia LLC a non‑exclusive cable franchise to operate in Portsmouth; one council member dissented in the final adoption vote.
Portsmouth City Council granted a non‑exclusive cable franchise renewal to Verizon Virginia LLC to construct, operate and maintain a cable system within the city.
The item began as a public hearing (agenda item 25‑85); no members of the public spoke during the hearing. The franchise ordinance…
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