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Board urges state and federal reform on public-access funding after DIVCA cut; adopts nonbinding resolution
Summary
The board adopted a nonbinding resolution calling on state and congressional delegations to reform laws governing public education and government (PEG) cable access funding after the state Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act shifted franchise authority and threatens local PEG operations
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on March 3 adopted a nonbinding resolution asking the city's congressional and state legislative delegations to reform laws governing the use of public education and government (PEG) cable access funds.
The item grew out of public hearings and advocacy by local media access groups after the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA) allowed cable operators to opt into a statewide franchise, removing some local franchise provisions that supported PEG operations. Speakers and supervisors…
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