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Council asks city to present plan for municipal broadband after feasibility study; policy order adopted
Summary
The council voted to direct staff to present a plan for municipal broadband at the finance committee, after a feasibility study and public comment showing strong resident interest. The motion, introduced by Councilor Sabrina Wheeler and amended by Vice Mayor McGovern, passed 8–1.
The Cambridge City Council on Feb. 10 adopted a policy order directing city staff to present a plan and timeline for a municipal broadband option at an upcoming finance committee meeting. The vote followed public comment urging action and a feasibility study that had shown strong resident interest.
Councilor Sabrina Wheeler introduced the policy order, which asked the city manager to “create a plan with a schedule and milestones to move forward with the creation of a municipal broadband network.” Vice Mayor McGovern offered an amendment that removed language implying immediate creation and instead asked staff to present what a plan would look like…
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