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Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission budget passes as members flag declining franchise revenue
Summary
The board approved the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) FY 2025–26 fund budget after MHCRC staff and Multnomah County's liaison warned of declining franchise fees and an ongoing strategic planning process to address shrinking revenue.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the fiscal-year 2025–26 fund budget for the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC), the interjurisdictional body that collects cable franchise and PEG fees and distributes funds to community media centers.
Commissioner Moyer, who serves as Multnomah County’s MHCRC liaison, told the board she participated in the commission’s discussions and warned that franchise-fee revenue is a “diminishing pot of money” and that the commission is engaging in strategic planning to address industry changes and declining subscriber counts.
Douglas Imaralu, MHCRC finance manager, presented budget details: estimated FY26 fund resources of roughly $4.7…
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