HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 40-90 10/02/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 40-90
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO HR5267 AND S1880
CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION IN THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND UNITED STATES SENATE
IN THEIR CURRENT FORM
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect fa. vors local regulation of
cable television services due t0~the unique needs and economics of
individual municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect joins the other members of
the National Association of Telecommunications officers and
Advisors (NATOA), the National League of cities (NLC), the U.S.
Conference of Mayors (USCM), and the National Association of
Counties (NACO) in urging Congress to give local municipalities
the additional tools that they have been seeking in regulating
cable television services to control escalating cable rates and to
respond to consumer complaints.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect opposes both
pieces of legislation in their current form unless amendments are
made to strengthen local control versus remanding total control to
the FCC.
SECTION TWO: The Village of Mount Prospect encourages Congress to
seek additional information from the experts in NATOA, NLC, USCM,
and NACO. These individuals are the local elected officials and
professionals who address consumer complaints on a day-to-day level
and can best inform the elected officials in Washington about
consumer concerns and community needs.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Arthur, Busse, Flores, Wattenberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Corcoran, Van Geem
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of October, 1990.
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
V±llage Clerk