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Mauldin council approves Ripple Fiber ordinance on second reading; Frontier franchise passes first reading
Summary
The Mauldin City Council on Sept. 16 passed ordinance 1044 granting a franchise to Ripple Fiber on second reading (6‑1), approved a Frontier franchise on first reading (7‑0), adopted a 2024 surplus projection plan, and authorized police participation in a Safe Streets task force.
Mauldin’s City Council on Sept. 16 approved multiple franchise and budget items, passing a second‑reading ordinance for Ripple Fiber and advancing a separate franchise for Frontier while also approving a surplus allocation plan and authorizing police participation in a Safe Streets task force.
Noel Delala, a representative of Ripple Fiber, spoke during the public‑comment period and told the council the company is targeting underserved pockets and does not intend to "overbuild" existing providers. Delala said Ripple is seeking a right‑of‑entry agreement in one Carriage Run neighborhood and that the company will notify residents by mail and…
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