Builds on her efforts at local, state levels to expand broadband
小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners Chair Shinica Thomas is taking on a new leadership role at the national level. She was appointed Monday to serve as chair of the Telecommunications and Technology Policy Steering Committee for the for the 2024-2025 term.
鈥淚 am honored to represent 小黄鸭视频 County, as I work with colleagues from across the country to improve access to and regulation of technology,鈥 said Chair Thomas. 鈥淭his new role builds on my efforts to expand high-speed internet connectivity and guide local government鈥檚 use of AI, while helping bridge the digital divide.鈥
Thomas was appointed by incoming NACo President James Gore of Sonoma County, Calif. during the organization鈥檚 annual meeting July 12-15 in Hillsborough County, Fla.
The Telecommunications and Technology Policy Steering addresses issues such as the county鈥檚 role as a regulator, service provider, and consumer; cable services; information technology; e-governance; and GIS data collection and utilization.
The news of Chair Thomas鈥 appointment comes as 小黄鸭视频 County is holding a series of Community Conservations to engage residents in discussions about barriers to broadband use. The county will also share information with attendees about its work to develop an actionable plan to ensure equitable, affordable high-speed internet access for residents. To learn more, visit 小黄鸭视频DigitalInclusion.com.
