How Do You Know if Your Local Government Has the Legal Authority to Expand Broadband Access in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, local elected officials and advocates alike are asking what they can do for their communities across a range of policies — including to ensure that everyone has broadband Internet access available. This guide can help you determine whether your community has the authority it needs to adopt a particular policy. This guide is not intended to be legal advice; rather it aims to encourage communities, city attorneys, and advocates to examine the possibilities for creative local action.
