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Board backs letter supporting Cox Communications’ BEAD funding application
Summary
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a letter of support for Cox Communications’ application to the federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program to expand broadband access in the county.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to send a letter supporting Cox Communications’ application for funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Supervisor Davis moved the item and thanked county staff, including Juan Balderas, for preparing the letter. Supporters said the item would help improve broadband access in parts of the county; no speaker raised objections during the brief floor discussion. The motion carried with the chair calling the vote in the affirmative.
The action does not obligate county funds; it sends a formal letter of support to accompany Cox’s BEAD application. Supervisors framed the vote as an opportunity to expand high‑speed internet access for residents and businesses.
