Issue Position: Universal Broadband

Issue Position

Access to broadband is a 21st century necessity. Yet, in the Hudson Valley many residents still lack adequate broadband. In Columbia County in particular, inadequate broadband service prevents people for performing their school and professional work, curbs economic growth, reduces property values, and stifles communication with friends and family and even medical providers.

Assemblymember Barrett has been dogged in fighting for universal broadband in her district. She has twice brought the Governor's Broadband Program Office to meet with local Columbia County broadband committees and town officials. And she successfully called on the New York State Comptroller to audit Charter Communications' merger agreement with New York State to examine whether they are truly living up to their responsibilities.

Broadband access is one of Didi's top priorities and she will continue to hold Charter, the Public Service Commision, the BPO, and the other broadband providers accountable.

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