10 DC Council Members Support Broadband Bill
Washington, D.C., Councilmembers backed a broadband bill to require a plan to upgrade internet in D.C. neighborhoods with slow speeds and address affordability gaps. The bill (B24-0200) would create a Digital Equity Division within the Office of the Chief Technology…
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Officer and give the division six months to come up with a plan. “We have to recognize the internet is as essential to our lives as water service and electric or gas service,” said sponsor Councilmember Charles Allen (D) Tuesday. “I want the District to move with urgency to ensure that people don’t just have access, but have connections to high-speed internet.” The bill is co-sponsored by nine of the council's 12 other members, including Chairman Phil Mendelson (D).