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Cleburne County Commission votes to challenge FCC broadband maps and approves routine grants, bids and personnel items

Cleburne County Commission · December 21, 2024
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Summary

The commission authorized staff to file an official challenge to the FCC broadband-service map for Lambert/Rammer, approved a CDBG waterline bid award contingent on ADAP/ADEC approval, reaffirmed bank depository selection, adopted a Juneteenth holiday adjustment, and advanced policy drafts on glyphosate exclusion and landfill approvals.

The Cleburne County Commission voted to authorize the Department of Economic Development to file an official challenge to the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband-service map, saying the map does not reflect actual service in local communities. The motion to file the challenge was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

Chair (Speaker 1) introduced the resolution, saying the county "does not believe the FCC actively reflects the Internet service available" in the Lambert/Rammer community and directed staff to proceed with the official challenge. The approval authorizes county staff to file the formal map challenge with supporting data.

The commission also approved several routine and contingent items in the same meeting. Staff recommended, and the…

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