| Update the County's “Broadband Strategy”Board of Supervisors 2022 |
Description |
The Board of Supervisors adopted Nevada County’s Broadband Strategy in October 2019. The plan was developed in partnership with Sierra Business Council, focusing on impactful strategies that prioritize actions within the County’s control, specifically local policy and planning, local funding mechanisms, and partnerships that will advance broadband coverage within Nevada County.
Strategic broadband policy and planning, such as the County’s programmatic EIR, set Nevada County apart from other rural counties for new funding opportunities and position Nevada County to advance broadband connectivity for economic development, job creation, and bridging the digital divide.
SBC and the Broadband Work Group plan to update this important strategic document in 2022.
Progress Update | |
SBC delivered the Broadband Strategy outline. Outline includes incorporating results from broadband survey, new funding opportunities and priority areas.
Next Steps | |
The plan for fall 2022 is expected to be informed by the completion of the Programmatic EIR, pending funding at the State and Federal levels, and new information regarding the Golden State Connect Authority's pilot program. SBC has hired a consultant to help draft the plan.
Objectives |