Mayor Brandon Scott said last week he is creating the position of director of broadband and digital equity within Baltimore’s city government. The announcement of the position, which is on the mayor’s first-100-day agenda and is expected to be filled this month, comes at a time of urgency around closing gaps in a city where thousands of households lack device and internet access. So, Technical.ly reached out to advocates working on this issue in the community to get their reactions, and what they think this means for the City of Baltimore moving forward.
How’d you feel when you heard the announcement of the position?
Why do you feel it’s good for the city?
What’s something the director should address in the first 100 days in office?
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