FYI, Eric Schmidt from our office has been following this issue closely for the Oregon Counties for about a year. The Association of Oregon Counties has decided they will not submit a letter in support of this companies efforts. If you want more information on this topic please contact Eric Schmidt Communications Manager Association of Oregon Counties 1201 Court ST NE, Suite 301 Salem, OR 97301 503-585-8351 eschmidt@xxxxxxxxxx Larry Harker IRIS Manager Association of Oregon Counties 1201 Court ST NE, Suite 301 Salem, OR 97301 503-585-8351 lharker@xxxxxxxxxx From: oagitm-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oagitm-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lorrie Radu Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:42 AM To: oagitm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [oagitm] Greenwire Broadband Today we received a request to support Greenwire Broadband's efforts to improve bandwith in rural areas. Greenwire Broadband is claiming this is a "once in a lifetime opportunity" and comparing it to 1936 Rural Electrification Act Have any of you been contacted by this organization? They are claiming 28 Oregon rural counties are potentially eligible for improved service, if they receive the ARRA grant Thanks in advance for any comments you have to share. Lorrie Radu, IS Manager Information Systems Division of Central Services Department (503) 325-8662 lmr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This message has been prepared on resources owned by Clatsop County, Oregon. It is subject to the Internet and Online Services Use Policy and Procedures of Clatsop County.