The difference between having and not having internet access means access to school and to work. Learn what a municipal broadband authority is, how it could work for Arlngton, and how it could provide low cost internet access to residents and businesses in Arlington.

Moderators: Maya Jones, Tim Dempsey

Guests:
1) Gigi Sohn, Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy and a Benton Senior Fellow and Public Advocate. Topic: National Broadband Policy and the Digital Divide.
2) Francella Ochillo, Executive Director at Next Century Cities. Topic: Racial Equity and the Digital Divide.
3) Robert Bridgham, Executive Director of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority. Topic: The Broadband Authority Model in Virginia.
4) Bruce Patterson, Technology Director, City of Ammon Fiber Optics. Topic: The Ammon Model.
5) Holly Hartell, Assistant CIO for Strategic Initiatives at Arlington County Department of Technology.

Full session at Arlington Democrats: A Forum on Equity.