HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025 (2)1
From:Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>
Sent:Friday, December 12, 2025 11:01 AM
To:Harnett, Natalie; Erquiaga, Josh; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025
Small comment from me, but otherwise good to go. Thank you!
Greg
From: Harnett, Natalie <nharnett@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2025 10:45 AM
To: Erquiaga, Josh <jerquiag@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
<TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025
Hi All,
Here is a draft letter. Please make any changes or personalized touches as needed and I would like to send to the
City Attorney and Mayor for final approval on Monday. Thanks!
City of SLO Comment on NOI - Barriers to Wireline Deployments (WC Docket No. 25-253).docx
Natalie
From: Harnett, Natalie
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2025 3:26 PM
To: Erquiaga, Josh <JErquiag@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
<TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025
Hi Josh,
I agree there is alignment, specifically “ 9. Telecommunications reform legislation and other measures that preserve
local control over public rights-of-way, protect local resources, broadband and telecommunications for all residents
and guarantee access to, funding for, and local flexibility in utilizing funds for public, educational and government
(PEG) access television.”
I think we should submit something and happy to get started drafting that. I will send something over for your review!
Thanks,
Natalie
From: Erquiaga, Josh <jerquiag@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:11 AM
To: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Harnett, Natalie <nharnett@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
<TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025
Hi Greg, Natalie, Timmi,
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Passing this along. I’m not sure if this is something we as a City would want to comment on, but I think it would align
with the current legislative platform. Happy to talk in more detail if we want to put a comment together for the FCC.
Josh Erquiaga
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Information Technology Manager
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From: Will Morat <WMorat@entrustsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2025 09:59
Cc: Alex Telthorst <ATelthorst@entrustsol.com>; Jory Wolf <JWolf@entrustsol.com>; Matthew Steadman
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Subject: FCC Preemption of local ROW authority - FCC comments by Dec 17, 2025
Greetings – (bcc: ENTRUST/Magellan past & present clients)
The FCC recently has taken up the “cause” of complaints by private telecom that local cities and counties are
hindering broadband deployment with “red tape” and high fees, and is considering preempting local ROW authority.
There is a real threat that the FCC may take action at a federal level with unreasonably broad impacts on local
management of a scarce public resource: the public rights of way.
We have attached a brief memorandum describing the issue and providing potential comments that your organization
may consider submitting to the FCC before the December 17, 2025 deadline.
We are aware that the League of Cities, Association of Counties, and RCRC have already provided initial comments
refuting the allegations driving the FCC inquiry; but comments from individual cities and counties may offer further
evidence to contrast with what we believe is a gross misrepresentation of local efforts to protect public space and
ensure safety and quality of life for its residents.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thanks,
Will
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