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Sumner holds first reading of franchise allowing Forged Fiber 37 LLC (AT&T) to acquire Lumen last‑mile assets; second reading Jan. 5
Summary
Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2949, a 10‑year non‑exclusive franchise for Forged Fiber 37 LLC to acquire Lumen 'last‑mile' fiber in Sumner. Staff said federal law limits the city's ability to deny applicants; the council will consider final action on Jan. 5, 2026.
City staff presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 2949 on Dec. 1, a franchise agreement that would grant Forged Fiber 37 LLC (an AT&T subsidiary) a non‑exclusive 10‑year right to use Sumner’s public right‑of‑way to operate and improve certain telecommunications facilities.
Andrea (staff presenter) explained the agreement covers F2 or "last‑mile" fiber—lines that run from neighborhood junction…
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