Calhoun County Broadband Task Force

New Broadband Report
The Calhoun County Broadband Task Force released a new broadband report by consultant CTC Technology and Energy. This Broadband Strategic Roadmap addresses the challenges around high speed internet access and affordability, and provides possible next steps in Calhoun County. 
Read Full Report Here
broadband report

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The Calhoun County Broadband Task Force will pursue the provision of internet services to all residents and businesses at a reasonable cost, recognizing that high speed internet promotes economic development, quality of life, housing development, village/city infrastructure and access to healthcare and education. The Task Force is made up of various sectors and stakeholders and will first collect data about access before tackling feasibility and then implementation.

Task Force Membership:
Michael "Mac" MacCullough, Willard Library (Chair)
County Commissioner Tommy Miller
County Commissioner Monique French
Angela Stewart, Battle Creek Community Foundation
Kathy Szenda-Wilson, BC Pulse
Lee Adams, Southcentral Michigan Planning Commission
Marc Newman, Albion College
Sonja Elder, Grace Health
Dr. Paul Watson, Kellogg Community College
Lorie Upright, Calhoun County Intermediate School District
Paulette Porter, CareWell Services
Barry Skutt Jr., Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe
Art Kale, Village of Homer
Jeff Albaugh, Marshall Township
Mike Nofs, City of Battle Creek
Derek Perry, City of Marshall
Haley Snyder, City of Albion
Robert Stahelin, Calhoun Count Consolidated Dispatch Authority
Jim Haadsma, State Representative, 44th District
Paul Egnatuk, Staff of State Representative Jim Haadsma

Staff Support
Kelli Scott, Calhoun County Administrator/Controller
Lucy Blair, Calhoun County Communications Director
Lynn Meikle, Calhoun County Communications Coordinator

Four strategic areas for the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force: 
Access
Adoption
Affordability
Literacy

Questions about this initiative can also be sent to information@calhouncountymi.gov.

Broadband Task Force Meeting Schedule & Agendas

Task Force Updates

FCC Internet Map Challenge Information

Broadband Countywide Survey

Broadband Articles