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Legislative Priorities <br />Broadband Internet Service <br />The lack of broadband internet service in rural and underserved areas was a challenge for <br />many households and businesses across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. This creat- <br />ed roadblocks for business expansion in rural and underserved areas of our community. It is <br />imperative that these areas contain the infrastructure and service capability necessary to pro- <br />vide efficient internet service to residents. <br />By working with the Florida Legislature, the Office of Broadband, and community stakehold- <br />ers, Indian River County hopes to implement programs that will aid in providing efficient In- <br />ternet service to the rural and underserved communities within the County. <br />Position: Indian River County BCC SUPPORTS legislation which directs the Office of Broad- <br />band to expand access to effective broadband internet service in rural and underserved are- <br />as; and SUPPORTS additional funding for grant programs and initiatives that promote access <br />to effective broadband internet service in rural and underserved areas. <br />13 <br />