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Residents urge council to study Metro Fiber permit, citing 'smart city' concerns
Summary
Two residents told the council to delay or scrutinize a permit for Metro Fiber Net LLC to lay fiber in city parks, citing privacy and contractor-identification concerns and urging officials to review Chattanooga—s experience with smart-city initiatives.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the May 30 St. Joseph City Council meeting to oppose a proposed permit for Metro Fiber Net LLC to place fiber-optic lines in five parks.
Virginia Wiggum said she opposed Bill 44-22 (the permit) and urged the council to research the experiences of other cities. "Please search smart city, Chattanooga, Tennessee," Wiggum said.…
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