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Union City moves to pursue Broadband Ready Communities designation to encourage more ISP options
Summary
Council authorized moving forward with a public meeting and resolution to pursue the Broadband Ready Communities designation via the Erie Area Council of Governments, which would act as the municipal broadband champion to encourage additional ISP options locally.
Union City Council voted July 9 to begin the process for the Broadband Ready Communities designation, which the borough would pursue with the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) acting as the municipal broadband champion.
Manager Cindy Wells said the designation process requires a public meeting and a council resolution; the borough’s permitting requirements are within EACOG recommendations and the designation could create opportunities for additional internet service providers to enter the borough.
Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Joyce seconded a motion to proceed with the public meeting and resolution; the motion carried unanimously.
No specific funding commitments were made at the meeting; the action authorized staff to move forward with outreach and the public-noticing process required for the designation application.
