AN ALL HAWAII ISLANDS ALERT
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The Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is reviewing Oceanic Time Warner franchise renewal (20 years) for cable services on O`ahu. Under federal law, Oceanic must provide funding for public access. If granted, `Olelo Community TV will be vulnerable and more than likely the first victim to channel and funding cuts through to the year 2030.
What this means is Oahu’s Public Access will be the first casualty by corporate powers to control and marginalize a venue that truly serves the people. Second, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island’s Public Access networks will soon fall as well leaving we the people without we the people. Like any rigged election, Public Access will be stacked to favor and influence one-side (corporate interest) for at least 20 years.
Remedy: A more reasonable period for renewal must be demanded. Like elected officials in government, a Franchise Renewal should be required every four years. Not the twenty presently being sought by Oceanic Time Warner.
Your right to know is as fundamental as freedom is to a civilized society. Without freedom, you are no more than a slave to tyranny. A lot can happen in 20 years.
A big mahalo to all those who attended last night’s Public Hearing on Franchise Renewal at McKinley High School!
The outpouring of support demonstrated at the rally prior to the hearing as well as the heartfelt testimony shared by so many at the hearing was truly inspiring. It is always wonderful to hear about the value of Community Access from those who benefit from its resources. Those resources still need protecting, so please submit your written testimony by this Friday.
Here’s how to submit testimony:
Email: cabletv@dcca.hawaii.gov
Fax: (808) 586-2625
U.S. Mail:
Cable Television Division
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 541
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
Please make a difference and submit your testimony. Deadline to submit testimonies is Friday, 9/16 at 4:30 pm.
For more information visit our site at:
www.olelo.org/franchisePlease
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