Zack Space Appointed To The Ohio Broadband Council
Rep. Zack Space’s efforts to spread broadband internet apparently haven’t passed unnoticed in Columbus. He’s been appointed to the Ohio Broadband Council by Governor Strickland.
“I am honored that Governor Strickland has invited me to join on this Council. We have made some great progress in Southeastern Ohio toward bringing broadband to everyone, and I am sure I can bring my experiences to the statewide effort.
“Governor Strickland knows as well as I do that the future of Ohio’s economy depends on our ability to compete in the modern, high-tech economy. If we do not have this infrastructure in place, there is no question that we will be left behind. Every day we do not have broadband is another day that companies will bypass the Ohio when looking to relocate.”
“Simply put, our economic future depends on the availability of broadband access.”
– Rep. Zack Space
This also marks the first time Strickland has asked a sitting Congressman to join a gubernatorial council.
The Ohio Broadband Council was created by Gov. Strickland earlier this year to:
