Direct staff to create plan for free internet access for low-income residents
In Plain English
Many Richmond residents cannot afford home internet service, limiting access to jobs, healthcare, and education online. The city council will consider asking staff to develop a strategy using grant money to provide free internet to qualifying households. If approved, staff returns with a detailed plan and potential funding sources.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Direct staff to prepare and submit grant-funded strategy to provide free Internet access for low income Richmond residents
5 aye · 0 nay · 2 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously directed staff to develop a grant-funded strategy for providing free internet access to low-income Richmond residents. This initiative aims to help residents who can't afford home internet service gain access to online job applications, healthcare services, and educational resources. Staff will now research potential grant funding sources and return with a detailed implementation plan. Two council members were absent from the 5-0 vote.
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