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RESOLUTION NO. 2009- '3 \
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF HR 3745
Recitals:
A, Public, educational and government (PEG) channels playa significant role in
Ashland,
B, PEG channels are a unique and valuable resource for local information and
discourse for the residents of Ashland,
C, PEG channels televise local government meetings, including city council, planning
commission, county board, and school board meetings, so that citizens are informed
about the actions taken by local elected officials,
D, PEG channels contribute to the democratic process by providing opportunities for
candidates and others, such as the league of Women Voters, to discuss local issues
during election campaigns,
E. PEG channels provide a window through which residents can view the diversity of
cultures, recreational activities and artistic endeavors in their local community.
F, PEG channels reflect the unique identity of the communities they serve.
G, It is important to preserve PEG channels and funding for PEG channels, and to
ensure that the channels, such as Rogue Valley Community Television, continue to be
available to the entire community to serve the residents of Ashland,
H, HR 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act, addresses critical and immediate
threats to PEG.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOllOWS:
SECTION 1.
The City of Ashland, Oregon, supports the immediate passage of HR 3745.
SECTION 2.
The City of Ashland, Oregon, calls on our Congressional delegation to take all possible
actions in support of the passage of HR 3745, including but not limited to endorsing, co-
sponsoring and voting for HR 3745, and to work for its rapid passage.
N 3 This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 3
, 2009, a d takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
day of
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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SIGNED and APPROVED this -1 day of
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,2009.
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n Stromberg, Mayor