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Committee initiates Astound cable franchise renewal process under federal law
Summary
The committee voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 32171, formally commencing the city’s cable franchise renewal process with Astound Communications as required under federal statute.
The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee on May 25 recommended adoption of Resolution 32171 to commence the City of Seattle’s cable franchise renewal process with Astound Communications. The committee’s recommendation passed 5-0 and will be transmitted to the full council.
Why it matters: Under federal law (the Cable Act and Telecommunications Act), cable providers must hold franchise authority agreements to operate in municipal rights-of-way. A formal local process is customarily started…
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