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Kings County pauses action on AT&T-backed AB 470 amid rural 911, service concerns
Summary
After a presentation on Assembly Bill 470, the Kings County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to redirect a letter to AT&T and pause action on a consent-item letter while stakeholders work on language changes to preserve emergency and lifeline service in rural communities.
The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 8 to pause action on a letter concerning Assembly Bill 470 and to redirect the letter to AT&T for further revisions after county staff and residents raised concerns the bill could remove AT&T’s obligations as a carrier of last resort for critical telephone services such as 911 and lifeline access.
Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Boyette, representing Kings County administration, told the board AB 470 is sponsored by AT&T and would relieve the company of its statutory obligation in some designated areas. "AB 470 ... would leave places such as the Armona census-designated place, Avenal, Grangeville, Hanford, Hardwick, Home Garden, Kettleman City, Lemoore Station, Lemoore, Stratford and portions near Corcoran without a carrier that is legally obligated to provide that…
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