Broadband Advisory Council
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Description:
The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on policy and funding priorities to expedite deployment and reduce the cost of broadband access in the Commonwealth
Report Date:
Annually to the Governor and the Joint Commission on Technology and Science; Council
Staff Contact:
Tamarah Holmes, Ph.D, Director, Office of Broadband, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), (804)371-7056, tamarah.holmes@dhcd.virginia.gov
Chandler Vaughan, chandler.vaughan@dhcd.virginia.gov
Cole McAndrew, cole.mcandrew@dhcd.virginia.gov
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable James A. (Jay) Leftwich Jr. |
| The Honorable Charniele L. Herring |
| The Honorable Rodney T. Willett |
| The Honorable Paul E. Krizek |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Jennifer B. Boysko | |
| The Honorable T. Travis Hackworth | |
| Vacancy (Hashmi, The Honorable Ghazala F.) | Senate Committee on Rules |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| R. Bryan David | Governor | ||
| Heather Gold | Governor | ||
| Ray LaMura | Governor | ||
| Laura Lee | Governor | ||
| Duront Walton | Governor |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Carrie E. Chenery | Secretary of Commerce and Trade |
| The Honorable Karen Jackson | Secretary of Technology |
Executive director of Center for Rural Virginia; ex officio
| Max # House: | 4 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 3 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 5 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 2 |