First Name: | Patrick |
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Last Name: | Kane |
Email Address: | PKane@atcaa.org |
Affiliation | ATCAA |
Subject | Investment Plans Comments |
Comment |
Central Sierra Connect Regional Broadband Consortium supports the Comments filed by the California Emerging Technology Fund and urges the California Air Resources Board to optimize Digital Inclusion in funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Broadband is a green strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shrink the carbon footprint of major infrastructure systems. Central Sierra Connect knows first-hand the importance of closing the Digital Divide. We work to get disadvantaged communities connected and low-income households online. Over the course of our work in the Central Sierra region, we see how the lack of broadband availability in this rural area holds residents back from success. They are unable to access educational and economic opportunities other California residents have access to, merely because of where they live. They face dangers due to the lack of access to broadband internet - putting them at greater risk in medical emergencies and disasters with fewer ways of being able to reach help. Thus, we commend and endorse your focus on disadvantaged communities and low-income households. We also know that collaboration among stakeholders can produce powerful partnerships. We stand ready to assist you in implementing the Third Investment Plan and helping meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the State of California. Sincerely, Patrick Kane Program Manager Central Sierra Connect Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2018-09-13 15:58:53 |
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