City's fiber project goes to a vote

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The peoples Voice rules

I think, as always, the voice of the people should determine the path that government takes... Not beaurocrats, politicians or overly ambitious salesmen. But to make a sound decision, the people need to be given contracted guarantees by all sides in the debate, not just the lip-service of what "could" be!

I should point out that previous ventures by novice communities have failed and the only ones that lost were the taxpayers. The contractors that built-out the fiber network were paid. The incumbents got unfair competition from the below cost bidder that ended-up buying the finished network.

One last note... Is there room for a third broadband supplier? Will a third one bring down the other two when it fails?

Wouldn't it be better to open up for bidding, a franchise for broadband in Lafayette, where professionals can do the service?

Just my two cents!

Posted by: jwschull@...   Posted on: 07/17/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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