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County says Comcast franchise fees make up most license revenue; telecoms only source for cable franchise fees
Summary
Cowlitz County finance staff told commissioners that the licenses-and-permits revenue line is dominated by Comcast franchise fees and that, under current state law and local practice, franchise fees for cable are limited to telecommunications providers.
Kathy Fund Baxter, finance director, and department staff reviewed the county’s general‑fund nondepartmental revenues, telling the board that the licenses and permits line — budgeted at $203,000 — is primarily Comcast franchise fees paid quarterly.
“Is that the only thing that’s in that, or are there other franchise fees that we’re collecting also?” a…
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