Outside Legal Counsel for FCC Right-of-Way Preemption Proceeding
Mahoning County
Summary
County officials reviewed the status of federally funded ARPA broadband projects across five townships, noting that installation is progressing toward a December 31, 2026 completion deadline while addressing utility right-of-way coordination.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utilizes a portion of the county's $44 million ARPA allocation.
Rural residents gaining access to high-speed broadband internet.
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Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 13, 2026
County officials reviewed the status of federally funded ARPA broadband projects across five townships, noting that installation is progressing toward a December 31, 2026 completion deadline while addressing utility right-of-way coordination.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 6, 2026
The county retained specialized outside legal counsel in Washington, D.C., to fight an unusual FCC petition filed by Lumos Fiber. The petition attempts to bypass local county and engineer right-of-way regulations and fee protections.
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