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I’m doing a study tour in Germany this week with @FNFreiheit, learning how local governments operate in a different country. I’ll share any new perspectives I gain w you! One interesting lesson I learned from a local Mayor at this lunch is on #PublicBroadband. 1/
CC: @UpgradeKC
CC: @UpgradeKC
She said that a group of people in her county really wanted public broadband, so they formed a community group that knocked on doors asking their neighbors which of them would want a public broadband option, and if yes, asking if they’d be willing to sign a commitment form. 2/
The group received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and were surprised to learn that their eldest neighbors had the highest demand for public broadband because they wanted more access to contact their loved ones virtually through video calls, Facebook, and other platforms. 3/
