I can’t say for sure if I had anything to do with it, but I’ve been trying to drum up awareness of Google’s intent to build experimental fiber networks in one or more comunities for about 3 weeks now (see Genesee County Should Host Google’s Experimental Broadband Network and it’s follow-up). While I never received any replies, I see that there has been an announcement that we’re finally throwing our hat into the ring.
The Mayor of Topeka, Kansas has temporarily renamed his city “Google, the Fiber Optics Capitol.” Duluth, Minnesota’s mayor jumped into Lake Superior. Other cities have facebook pages. All to drum up awareness and community support for their efforts to get Google’s attention.
So far Genesee County hasn’t announced any publicity stunts, but hopefully with the mayor, the board of commissioners, and “several institutions or municipalities, including Genesee County government,” we’re putting together an attractive proposal. Lord knows we can use the positive impact Google could make on our community.
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