TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Letter of Support for AB 2279 (Gipson)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify letter of support for AB 2279 (Gipson).
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2026 Legislative Platform.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
AB 2279- California Advanced Services Fund: Rural and Urban Regional Broadband Consortia Grant Account seeks to close the digital divide, promote digital inclusion, and achieve true digital equity across California. It aims to strengthen the partnership between the regional broadband consortium and the California Public Utilities Commission, close the digital divide, promoting the digital inclusion and achieve the digital equity.
This bill supports the 2026 legislative platform items below.
-Advocate for complete and accurate broadband connectivity data needed for smart policy and design decisions required to effectively bridge the growing digital divide.
-Support and advocate for sustained access to reliable and affordable telecommunication services for the County's diverse communities.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Thriving Economy
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2279
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y (IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE): N/A
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
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