COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE RESPONSE TO CABLE ACCESS ARTICLE

County Commissioner Bryan D. Frazier wrote yours truly in response to my Port Angeles Digest article" So they want a TVW or CSPAN channel here? 
 Here is what Frazier wrote: 

Information is the most powerful tool the public can have to hold accountable those whom they have elected to represent them.  

Providing public access television in addition to live on-line video streaming are excellent methods to ensure open government and access to the information the public requires to make informed decisions about local issues that may affect their quality of life and financial stability.

 Byan Frazier
County Commission Candidate

The time of day at which the commissioner meetings are held does not offer sufficient public access.  People go to their jobs and those with disabilities or the elderly that require transportation assistance more often than not cannot attend.

Public access TV and live on-line video streaming would offer them access.  The video feed can be viewed on a dedicated county or city web page and in addition, these videos can be archived for later viewing or review for those who could not watch the live feeds.   

The debate over whether this can or cannot, should or should not be done and how would this be paid for is premature.  This requires investigation into FIRST; what equipment, infrastructure and personnel are required and SECOND; how much will this cost per month or annually?  We already know how much start- up capital we have on hand ($60,000.00) sitting in an account for this project.

I will personally begin the investigation into this issue and start making inquiries at Wave Cable first and then network out from there.  My 15 years’ experience in public service as an instructor and my background as a form small business owner, business manager and community activists have taught me to identify problem issues and find solutions.  This will take some time to accomplish and I will report my progress and provide the information I receive.

Once we have the answers we can open up the debate anew and I urge public input. I want to hear what they have to say about public access TV and on-line video streaming.   

My willingness to get involved and take on the tasks required to find solutions is what sets me apart from other candidates.