The need for speed in this valley

Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategy Development Project Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 26, 2022 – Solvang

Solvang City Hall ⁃ 1644 Oak Street ⁃ 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategy Development Project

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, working with the Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast, regional economic development organizations, cities, the County and others, is producing a countywide broadband strategic plan in 2022 that will help cities better understand the regional needs of broadband infrastructure and services for residents and businesses.

AGENDA

Welcome /Agenda & Logistics

Victoria Conner, Initiatives Director, EconAlliance Lena Moran Acereto, Interpreter, Bridging Voices

Opening Remarks

The Honorable Charles Uhrig Mayor, City of Solvang

Overview: Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategy Project Maria Kelly, Project Coordinator Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast

Panel: Community Broadband

Moderator: Chris Chirgwin, Chairperson, EconAlliance & SB Co Broadband Advisory Group

Audience Question & Answer

Closing Remarks

Lauren Bianchi-Klemann, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)