MHCRC Annual Report FY 2014-15
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Comments to FCC on MVPD
The MHCRC joined a coalition to file comments in the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on multichannel video program distributors (MVPD). As video streaming over the internet continues to expand and evolve the MHCRC supports compensation for private use of public property (right of way) and a local voice, through public, education and government access (PEG), are reflected in federal policy governing MVPD’s. Comments were filed on March 3, 2015 Read the COALITION COMMENTS (PDF)
Local Effort to Address Digital Equity in Our Community
December 2014: The Digital Inclusion Network (DIN) hosted a Summit on November 18 to discuss digital inclusion efforts, including best practices and trends in digital and online information literacy, broadband adoption and public access to information technology. Learn more
TechSmart Initiative Launch
September 2014: The launch of the MHCRC TechSmart Initiative coincided with the grand opening celebration of the new Richard C. Alexander Early Learning Center at Earl Boyles. The MHCRC provided a nearly $1 million grant to David Douglas School District to fund critical teacher supports towards creating a technology-rich early learning program at Earl Boyles Elementary School and the new Early Learning Center. The MHCRC was recognized as a significant project partner at the grand opening celebration and was honored with a conference room and two observation rooms named after the MHCRC and the TechSmart initiative.
MHCRC TechSmart Initiative to Invest $19 Million to Improve Student Learning
SEPTEMBER 2014: The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) announces the launch of the TechSmart Initiative for Student Success with plans to strategically invest about $19 million over the next 10 years in local public schools to positively impact academic outcomes for all students in Multnomah County. The MHCRC TechSmart Initiative has partnered with Portland State University to provide grants and evaluation resources for Multnomah County School Districts to identify effective classroom instruction that uses technology to foster improvement in academic outcomes for all students and to share the successful strategies across Districts. The MHCRC has aligned the TechSmart Initiative…
Google Fiber Press Conference
February 2014: In this press conference Portland Mayor Hales announces that Google is interested in exploring the possibility of expanding its Gigabit service in the Portland metro area. Mayors from Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro and Lake Oswego all participated in the press conference. Portland Community College, Oregon Health Services University, Technology Association of Oregon and Puppet Labs participated as well.
MHCRC 20th Anniversary Celebration
January 2014: Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the MHCRC's 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Right of Way Videos
October 2013 - The cities of Eugene and Portland partnered with the League to produce two videos about municipal authority to manage and receive compensation for the management of local rights-of-way. An update to a 1999 production, these videos are intended to educate audiences (legislative bodies, local business groups, students and citizens) about the relationships between utilities seeking access to local rights-of-ways and municipalities which must manage them as a public resource.
David Olson
Animation about determined public servant who does things his way. DAVID honors accomplishments and eccentricities of Oregon municipal Internet pioneer David Olson. Inspired by wry animation classics such as BAMBI VS GODZILLA, the video premiered on David Olson Day in the City Of Portland -- the day Olson announced his retirement. DAVID was written and produced by Mary Beth Henry, animated by Noah Dorsey, directed by Sheldon Renan, and edited by Joseph Landeene, with sound by Tony Evans and Keith Thomas. Jason Tait executive produced for Portland Community Media.