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Waupaca County board creates Broadband Expansion Subgroup to steer local buildout
Summary
The Waupaca County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 11 on June 21, 2022, creating a Broadband Expansion Subgroup under the Planning and Zoning Committee to plan and execute further broadband expansion; the measure passed unanimously 24-0.
The Waupaca County Board of Supervisors on June 21 approved a resolution creating a Broadband Expansion Subgroup charged with planning and executing further broadband expansion across the county. The subgroup will operate under the direct oversight of the Planning and Zoning Committee and pursuant to procedures in Chapter 2 of the county code.
The unanimous vote (24-0) finalized Resolution No. 11 after the board cited broadband’s role in economic development, industrial expansion and supporting school-district enrollment. The resolution text says the subgroup is a limited, time-bound body and that its organization letter sets its duties and reporting lines to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
The resolution was introduced by members of the Planning & Zoning Committee and recommended for approval by the Legislative, Judicial, Ethics, Safety & Security Committee. The board did not record debate or amendments on the floor; the motion passed by roll call.
What happens next: The subgroup will develop plans and recommendations for broadband expansion and report to the Planning and Zoning Committee. The resolution does not specify funding amounts, timelines, or implementation responsibilities beyond committee oversight.
