If all goes as planned for AT&T, they will soon be able to begin the unfettered
uglification of our neighborhoods, all in the name of cable competition. If AT&T is successful in passing their proposed legislation, they can begin placing 15-16 outhouses sized boxes on the public rights of way (see the image top left).
Although I would be glad to have some level of competition in the cable market, I am not at all in favor of the way AT&T has pursued this initiative, bullying their way past municipalities.
The below article is from this week's Village Manager's memo.
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Shorewood Village Manager's MemoMarch 9, 2007
The AT&T-sponsored legislation which takes away local control of right-ofways and allows large cable boxes in front of residences (like the one on Stowell Avenue) is on a roll. Our Regional Cable Association worked very hard to influence the impact of this legislation on municipalities and residents but does not have the resources of a political action committee. AT&T has ceased all discussion with municipalities anticipating passage of their sponsored legislation. Watch next week's memo for an update on this topic.
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