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Monterey council approves Monterey County Office of Education for broadcast services over long-time nonprofit AMP

Monterey City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

After a contested public comment period, the council voted Feb. 3 to authorize a contract with a Monterey County Office of Education division for production and broadcast services, citing RFP scoring and cost savings; AMP staff and community members urged the city to retain the nonprofit provider.

The Monterey City Council voted unanimously Feb. 3 to authorize a production and broadcast services agreement with a division of the Monterey County Office of Education (recommended by staff) after reviewing proposals from six vendors and hearing substantial public comment from AMP employees and community supporters.

Staff told the council the RFP evaluation prioritized proposed cost, experience and technical approach and invited the top three finalists for in-person interviews. Laurie Huwelga, the city's communications manager, said the recommended provider is the McCaite Media Center for Art Education and Technology, a division of the Monterey County Office of Education,…

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