A resolution expressing support of the Protecting Community Television Act, and calling on Congress to pass legislation, to reverse the Federal Communication Commission’s recent order requiring that cable related, in-kind contributions required by local franchising authorities be considered a “franchise fee”; and urging all House members and Senators from Washington to cosponsor the Protecting Community Television Act. [Jeff Lueders, Cable Communications and Franchise Services Manager; Tanisha Jumper, Director, Media and Communications Office]

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Manager's Office

Introduced

March 10, 2020

On agenda

March 17, 2020

Passed

March 17, 2020