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<div class="moz-forward-container"> Hi Davis Folks <br>
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Now is not the time to become complacent, or disengaged. We are a
lot closer to achieving; better Internet access for everyone in
Davis, stimulation of business development and retention, and a
new revenue stream for our City government. All at the same time.
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I'm concerned the circle of energy from the original volunteers
seems to be dissipating, and finding an ever smaller group of
people aiding this effort with their thoughts and actions. My
efforts are taxed by the uptick in load my small business is
under, and so have about a quarter of the time available as this
past spring and summer for these efforts. We do have a sort of
dynamo advocate in Matthews Williams who seems to believe as much
as I do, how important this is to do. So please re-engage, its
crucial we make this happen for our town, not to mention the
society at large.<br>
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Put a sign in your yard, let your neighbors become curious. Once
they learn about the project, they'll support it.<br>
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This effort is winding its way forward, and we need to build out
our email list extensively through our website, to prepare for an
upcoming a crowd funding campaign. The signs need to carry our
message, and we need to be in regular contact with the community
again at the DFM.<br>
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We are going to raise money now, for preparation of a feasibility
study report from a reputable and objective 3rd party Broadband
consultancy. City Council has to review this before any ballet
measure can be brought to council. We always knew this, though
now we have city staff relatively aware of this strategy and
timeline. The hard deadline for any ballot in the June 2016
election needs to be brought by 2/16/16. <br>
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1) Finally - we have great lawn signs!<br>
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Muchas Gracias to those involved making it happen. <br>
They are pretty striking, and draw the eye. <br>
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YOU too can help DavisGIG become real by hosting one in your yard
for a few months. <br>
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This is the fastest way I can think of to alert the whole town to
this important community project. <br>
Help generate the political will to get this done.<br>
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You can get them at <br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://www.omsoft.com">Omsoft</a><br>
1930 5th St Suite C<br>
Davis, CA 95616 <br>
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They are free if you will put them up, but we suggest a $20
donation.<br>
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2) Informational Talk Roundtable Meeting with Pacific Utility
Construction this Friday 10.30 at NOON at Steve's Pizza <br>
<br>
This company is privately owned and in Woodland. We have a
resource in the depth of exeperience their management team offer.
They have done directional drilling quite extensively, its their
primary business. They have 6 rigs and crew, and are going to talk
with us about what they do, and how they would deploy the DavisGIG
network. <br>
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This is a great opportunity to meet someone that has been doing
this for the last 15 years or so, and ask any questions about <br>
the physical aspects of a FTTP install in a community. DavisGIG
will also buy some pizza, so if some of you would like to come,
please RSVP. <br>
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3) Meeting with AFES - on Thursday 10/29, we'll be meeting with
another owner of a Yolo County ISP, AFES.net, to see about
getting them on board as one of the private ISPs selling service
over the DavisGIG network. <br>
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Onward<br>
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<div class="moz-signature">-- <br>
Rob Nickerson <br>
<br>
CEO<br>
Om Networks<br>
UCD Class of 96<br>
C: 530-848-3865<br>
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