Maybe this makes sense to everyone, but me... Why is this 'initiative' for LOS ANGELES being held all the way out in Van Nuys??? Who, in Van Nuys, cares about what happens in LA proper?I like the idea of LA jumping on the WiFi wagon, but this seems like a poor start.Sorry for the rant.Jason --- On Wed 09/19, davis park < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:From: davis park [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:12:19 -0700Subject: [SOCALWUG] LA WiFi Town Hall Meetings and SurveyMayor Antonio Villaraigosa And Council Member Tony Cardenas Invite Youto Attend LA WiFi Iniitiative Town Hall MeetingsHOSTED BY CITY OF LOS ANGELESWireless technology is increasingly being used by cities across thenation in innovative and creative ways for such things as improvingcitizen access to government services, helping cities operate moreefficiently, creating a stronger sense of community, and providingmore options for wireless access to the Internet. In recognizing thepotential benefits of advanced wireless networks for Los Angeles,Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Council Member Tony Cardenas introducedthe LA WiFi Initiative with a goal of connecting Los Angelesresidents, businesses and visitors to the global community. The Cityis currently conducting a feasibility study to explore the needs,interests and viability of developing a wireless network throughoutthe City. As part of the study, City staff would like to meet and hearfrom the residents in order to gauge levels of community interest fromLos Angeles residents and businesses. Don't miss the opportunity toparticipate in these Town Hall meetings and provide your input to Citystaff:DATE TIME LOCATIONSeptember 26, 2007 6:30 - 8:00 PM Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center6262 Van Nuys Blvd,Community Room 1A (1st Floor)Van Nuys, California 91401(Metered Parking available on streets surrounding Braude Center onSylvan. Paid underground parking available on Sylvan next to Van NuysCity Hall.)September 27, 2007 6:30 - 8:00 PM John Ferraro Building Department ofWater and Power111 N. Hope Street, Level A (Auditorium) Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Paidparking available through Gate 6, located on Hope Street. Parking islimited, please arrive early.)Be sure to check the City's website at www.lawifi.lacity.org forupdates on the LA WiFi Initiative Assistive listening devices, SignLanguage interpreters, real-time captioning or other accommodationsmay be provided upon request. To ensure availability, please makerequests at least 72 hours in advance by calling 3-1-1.CITY OF LOS ANGELES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY LA WiFi InitiativeProject Team 200 N. Main Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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