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Council renews cable franchise; members press Encore on responsiveness to pole relocations and service requests
Summary
The council approved a 20-year renewal of the city franchise with Encore, but council members pressed the company and its local manager about multi-year delays moving two utility poles and broader responsiveness to construction and special-project needs.
The City Council approved a 20-year franchise renewal with Encore (agenda item 28) that allows Encore to use the city’s rights-of-way. The renewal passed after staff said the contract was standard and outside counsel had reviewed it.
Council discussion focused on constituent complaints and project delays rather than contract language. Councilman Stoker pressed Encore’s…
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