-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Jesse Harris wrote: > The UTA doesn't have the kind of teeth on this issue that they'd like > to. So far, 6 of the cities have approved the new bonds and Payson is > going to reconsider their no vote on May 6 (from what I hear). > > The other cities are very likely to pass the new bonds. Paul Cutler > has been doing some amazing advocacy in other cities and sits on > Centerville's city council. Orem's city manager recommends passing the > new bonds and many Orem residents spoke in favor at the public > hearing. Brigham City is a shoo-in given the number of businesses that > have committed to relocate to their city based on the availability of > fiber. That Payson is reconsidering shows that they now realize that > they likely made a mistake, especially with the bond passing in so > many other cities. And Murray? Dan Snarr is a popular mayor who > strongly appreciates the value of UTOPIA in his city since so many > businesses have either stayed there or relocated there; they'll pass > it tonight. > > This is a real nail-biting experience, but all signs point to success > in my book, even if power groups such as the UTA, Qwest, Comcast and > all of the major daily papers are presenting a unified front.
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