Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning

LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.

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June 6, 2000, 10:06 AM PDT

Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla, seen as the more technology-proficient members of the Council, recommends that the Council require cable companies to provide open access to their cable lines within the City of LA. Billions are at stake, as well as questions over what a local government's role should be in regulating technology.

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Padilla to Urge Open Internet Access in L.A. Cable Contracts

Tuesday, June 6, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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