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Meek elected vice-chair of Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:20:40 CDT
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Treasurer and District 9 Director Jim Meek was recently elected as vice-chair of the newly formed Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board at the group's first meeting Thursday, June 16, in Oklahoma City.
A rancher from Okmulgee County, Meek was one of two individuals appointed to the board by Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall.
"As a third-generation rancher, Jim Meek will be an effective advocate for making sure the broadband office prioritizes Oklahoma's unserved and underserved rural areas first," McCall said. "I'm thrilled he is bringing his experience and the voice of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau to the table for this transformational opportunity for rural Oklahoma."
As a resident of rural Oklahoma, Meek recognizes the need for internet access in underserved areas of the state.
"I fully understand the difference the internet makes," Meek said. "As we move forward, this is the biggest thing since electricity to hit rural Oklahoma."
The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board, composed of nine members, will oversee the work of the Oklahoma Broadband Office established by the passage of the Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act during the 2022 legislative session.
The board has a goal of serving 95% of Oklahoma with adequate broadband internet capabilities by June 28, 2028.
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