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Council approves 10-year Comcast franchise, affirms right to pursue municipal broadband
5422892 · July 18, 2025
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Summary
Portland City Council approved a 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast of Oregon in a second-reading vote. Councilors emphasized that the franchise does not block the city from exploring municipal broadband in the future.
Portland City Council on July 17 approved a 10-year cable franchise agreement allowing Comcast of Oregon continued access to city rights-of-way and operation of a cable system.
The measure was considered on second reading and passed by roll call (recorded in the transcript as 10 yes votes).…
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