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South Monterey County officials take big step in fixing digital divide
A major agreement was signed in Gonzales Friday afternoon designed to bring an end to the digital divide in south Monterey County.
"For too long the residents of our south county have not had access to broadband like they deserve," said King City Mayor Mike LeBarre.
The mayors of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City along with Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez all signed off on an agreement that officially creates the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority, a joint powers agreement that will develop and oversee the expansion of broadband service in south county communities. Lopez was the driving force.
About City of Gonzales
The city of Gonzales, California is located in Monterey County. The quaint and culturally diverse community of approximately 9,000 people is in the heart of the Salinas Valley’s agricultural and wine region. Gonzales is an established regional leader in agricultural-technology and innovation, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Gonzales is home to companies such as HealthySoil, which manufactures products to improve agricultural crop production; Converted Organics, a natural fertilizer company; Taylor Farms, a fresh vegetable production facility, Mann Packing/Del Monte Fresh, a leading supplier of fresh cut vegetables; Ramsay Highlander, an innovator, designer and manufacturer of technologically-advanced harvesting equipment; Papé Equipment Handling, Braga Fresh, Green Valley Farm Supply, Tessemae’s, American Bioscience, Caraccioli Cellars, and Constellation Brands, an international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits.