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Board backs folding broadband objective into economic development to speed projects
Summary
Nevada County staff recommended, and supervisors signaled support for, moving the county's broadband objective into the economic development division to streamline permitting, leverage grants and better support providers through project readiness and regional partnerships.
Nevada County supervisors indicated support for consolidating the county's broadband work under the Economic Development objective to accelerate last‑mile projects and improve coordination with service providers. The change was proposed after a presentation by Landon Beard, chief information officer, who outlined federal and state funding opportunities and remaining barriers to buildout.
Beard said Nevada County has positioned itself through advocacy, streamlined permitting practices and a…
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