The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) is requesting county participation in a biennial survey on the use of e-government and broadband by counties. This survey will be used to help OBAC compile their biennial report to the Legislative Assembly on the affordability and accessibility of broadband technology in all areas of the state and on the extent of broadband technology use in healthcare, energy management, education, and government.
OBAC is seeking to collect answers from all 36 counties. County managers and economic development staff are encouraged to respond.
Click here to take the survey.
The deadline for this survey has been extended to Friday October 9, 2020.
Background
The OBAC and a Broadband Advisory Council Fund were created in the 2009 Legislative session to help ensure the implementation of statewide broadband strategies.
The mission of the council is to encourage coordination and collaboration between organizations and economic sectors to leverage the development and utilization of broadband for education, workforce development and telehealth, and to promote broadband utilization by citizens and communities. The council members represent Oregon’s cities, counties, telecommunications service providers, tribes, educators, economic development organizations, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, the State CIO, the Public Utility Commission, the State House of Representatives and the State Senate.
Contributed by: Megan Chuinard | Public Affairs Associate