Testimony in Support of SB1680/HB984, Relating to Technology, with PEG PROTECTION Amendments.

I am a concerned resident of Hawaii who supports broadband technologies and also supports language to protect public access and community television to be inserted into the broadband bill.

Please accept this as my testimony in support of SB1680/HB984, Relating to Technology, with amendments that consider increased funding and broadband improvements for our islands public, educational and governmental (PEG) access organizations because of their benefit to rural communities.

I hope that lawmakers will do whats right and ensure that the public has a say in public rights of way. Thoughtful broadband legislation with amendments that enhance PEG access services will support ALL of Hawaiis diverse communities.

Thank you.