Several upcoming public outreach events could allow Internet service providers and subcontractors to identify upcoming contracts or service needs.
“Let’s talk about broadband! Share your thoughts at a public meeting on the draft criteria for awarding $9 million in grant funds for high-speed internet projects in the unincorporated areas,” the county said in an X post.
The following events have been scheduled:
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 6-7 p.m.: Spring Valley Community Planning Group, San Miguel Fire Headquarters, 2850 Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 6-7 p.m.: Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
- Thursday, May 30, 2024, 7-8 p.m.: Campo Community Planning Group, Mountain Empire Community Center, 976 Sheridan Road, Campo, CA 91906
- Monday, June 3, 2024, 6-7 p.m.: Rancho Santa Fe Fire District - Station #4 Meeting Room, 18040 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6-7 p.m.: Julian Library,1850 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
- Thursday, June 6, 2024, 6-7 p.m.: Virtual Public Meeting (login details to follow)
“Your feedback will help the County in developing a funding opportunity that maximizes the reach of every dollar for the unincorporated communities most in need,” the county’s website states. “The County will also be looking for ways to partner with local public and private entities for future State and Federal funding opportunities for construction projects that provide internet that is reasonably priced, universally accessible, that offers enhanced speed and network capacity in the unincorporated areas.”
