Things we are up to, ways to get involved, and a general timeline of our work.
Getting HB 1336 to open municipal broadband across the state was a first step. Fill out our volunteer sign-up form and send us an email (info@sharethecities.org) to be a part of getting broadband (and more!) off the ground.
A campaign is underway to bring a Public Utility District to East King County, replacing the privately-owned PSE. This brings with it an easier way to getting public broadband in the new PUD territory and across King County. We hope you will show your support for and helping with or donating to the East King PUD's campaign.
We made this zine as a resource for people who want to get online in Seattle. Navigating all the different low cost options and learning about what’s available can be difficult, especially without an internet connection!
(More recent items are first)
July 16: Crosscut: New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it's a small step
July 1: South Seattle Emerald Opinion: We must close the digital wealth divide
July 1: Ars Technica: Victory for municipal broadband as Wash. state lawmakers end restrictions
May 13: Governor Inslee signs Public Broadband Act (HB1336) into law
April 13: GeekWire: What Biden’s infrastructure plan means for Washington state’s public broadband crusade
April 5: GeekWire: Dueling public broadband bills make their way through Washington state legislature
March 26: Legislative Update: House Bill 1336 Passes Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology
March 25: Broadband Breakfast: Discussion on Broadband bills in Washington
March 10: Legislative Update: House Bill 1336 Passes the House — onto the Senate
February 23: Op-Ed: Our Next Mayor Needs to Be a Municipal Broadband Champion
February 8: Op-Ed: Washington Needs Internet for All
