Connect Pima committees are comprised of community stakeholders interested in creating inclusive access for all Pima County residents.
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Broadband Infrastructure and Policy Recommendations
Grow wireless hotspots and households served by affordable broadband in all five Pima County districts. Make critical infrastructure a shared effort between various agencies.
Committee Co-Chair: Michelle Simon, Deputy Director, Pima County Public Library
Committee Co-Chair: Mark Hayes, Interim Director, Pima County Information and Technology
Digital Inclusion and Equity
Engage community partners to identify gaps in community members’ relationship to obtaining and using digital platforms and create relevant initiatives to increase technology adoption rates.
Co-Chair: Andrew Bevington, Director of Business and Education Partnerships, Pima County School Superintendent
Co-Chair: Amber Wells, Director of Digital Engagement, Pima County Workforce Development
Co-Chair: Cindy Hogan, AmeriCorps, Literacy Connects
Digital Access
Utilize a community needs assessment to identify households with highest need and put sustainable practices in place to supply necessary devices and tools.
Co-Chair: Mandy Armenta, Admin. Support Services Manager, Pima County Finance and Risk Management
Co-Chair: Mark Malick, Program Coordinator, Pima County Human Resources
Grants, Funding and Procurement
Evaluate funding opportunities that can sustain or expand the planned infrastructure and inclusion projects of Connect Pima oversee the use of funds and procurement requirements for existing funding.
Co-Chair: Katherine Hahn, Program Manager, Pima County Grants Management & Innovation
Co-Chair: Ana Wilber, Division Manager, Pima County Procurement
American Library Association: Resolution in Support of Broadband as a Human Right
Whereas broadband networks and services drive robust, resilient, and effective societies and economies;
Whereas broadband is essential for life tasks including education, workforce, healthcare, and is a fundamental element of an inclusive and sustainable world;
Read more on ALA’s website.
Arizona Libraries Public WiFi
This map depicts data from the 2019 (July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019) Arizona Public Library Statistics, question 13.10 Overall Wireless Availability.