About the Broadband Advisory Board
The Broadband Advisory Board (BAB) was created by Executive Order B 2020 009 to focus on collaboration and coordination of broadband efforts for Colorado. The BAB partners with the Office of the Future of Work (OFOW) for regular updates on digital inclusion and literacy.
The purpose of the Broadband Advisory Board (BAB) is to facilitate the collaboration between broadband stakeholders with the goal of improving access and adoption to broadband throughout the State of Colorado.
Our focus is to provide a neutral public platform to share information, brainstorm, and provide feedback to state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and other partners on (a) how to efficiently and effectively deploy fast, reliable, and future-proof broadband, and (b) how to make broadband infrastructure accessible and affordable for all.
- Board Policies
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General Policies
Publications
Subcommittees
The Subcommittee on Digital Literacy and Inclusion (SDLI) was created to discuss, research, analyze and draw conclusions concerning digital literacy and inclusion and to provide regular updates to the Broadband Advisory Board.
Get Involved
- Contact the Board
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Use the Broadband Advisory Board Contact Form if you would like to contact the Board with:
- General questions
- Public comments
- Requests to present at a Board meeting
- Suggestions for agenda topics
- Public Comment
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Public Comment is available at the beginning of each meeting. Please review the Public Comment Policy.
To provide public comment during the meeting:
- Attend the meeting and indicate your intent to provide comments during the scheduled public comment time.
- Limit comments to three minutes.
To submit public comment online:
If you are unable to provide comments during the meeting, comments may be submitted using the Broadband Advisory Board Contact Form.
- Stay Updated
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To receive Broadband Advisory Board updates, sign up for the Colorado Broadband Office monthly newsletter.
Minutes & Recordings
BAB Meeting - January 18, 2022
Presentations:
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Presentation by Sarah Smith - CBO on the phase 1 CPF Listening Sessions held on 1/5/2022 and 1/11/2022
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Presentation by Kate Sneed, Recovery Officer from Office of Economic Development and International Trade
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Presentation by Jeff Engman representing the Southern Ute Indian Tribe
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Presentation by Diane Kruse, Tribal Broadband Consultant, NEO Connect
- Past Meetings
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BAB Meeting - November 16, 2021
Presentations:
- CPF Survey Results by Sarah Smith, Sr. Project Manager, CBO
- Recovery Office Presentation by Kate Sneed, Recovery Officer - OIT
- Overview of HB21-1289 funding for OeHI by Carrie Paykoc, Executive Director of Office of eHealth Innovation and Stephanie Pugliese, State Health IT Coordinator and Deputy Director of the Office of eHealth Innovation
BAB Meeting - October 19, 2021
Presentations:
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Overview of Capital Projects Funds Presentation provided by Danna Mackenzie, U.S. Treasury
BAB Meeting - September 21, 2021
BAB Meeting - August 17, 2021
Presentations:
- Federal Funding Update provided by Teresa Ferguson, Director of Federal Funding Engagement
- New CBO Website Presentation provided by Megan Gernert, Broadband Data Manager, CBO and Laurie Kubitz, User Experience Designer, OIT
- Economic Development Administration $3B ARPA Funding Presentation provided by Jamie Hackbarth, Deputy Economic Development Representative, CO & UT
BAB Meeting - July 20, 2021
Presentations:
- Federal Funding Update provided by Teresa Ferguson, Director of Federal Funding Engagement
- Next Century Cities Presentation by Corian Zacher, Policy Counsel, State & Local Initiatives, Next Century Cities
BAB Meeting - June 15, 2021
Presentations:
- Federal Funding Update provided by Teresa Ferguson, Director of Federal Funding Engagement
- Legislative Update provided by Kate Sneed, Legislative Liaison, OIT
- OEDIT Presentation provided by Jeff Kraft, Deputy Executive Director of OEDIT
BAB Meeting – May 18, 2021
Presentations:
- Federal Funding Update provided by Teresa Ferguson, Director of Federal Funding Engagement
- Jamboard Brainstorming session for future broadband interests and topics for the BAB provided by Sarah Smith and Megan Gernert, CBO
BAB Meeting – April 20, 2021
Presentations:
- Digital Literacy and Inclusion Update provided by Katherine Keegan, Director, The Office of the Future of Work, CDLE
- National Broadband Availability Map Presentation provided by Tim Moyer, Director of National Availability Broadband Map Program
- Colorado Broadband Mapping Presentation provided by Megan Gernert, Kristy Gantzer, and Alexander Gleason, Colorado Broadband Office and Office of Information Technology
BAB Meeting – March 16, 2021
Presentations:
- Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Presentation by Teresa Ferguson, Director of Federal Funding Engagement
- CDOT Fiber Network Plan Presentation by Allie Axely, ITS Program Support Manager – CDOT
BAB Meeting – February 16, 2021
Presentations:
- Good News Presentation: Municipal Broadband by Valerie Dodd, Executive Director, NextLight at City of Longmont
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (UMUT) Presentation by Bernadette Cuthair, Director of Planning and Development UMUT and Diane Kruse, Tribal Broadband Consultant, NEO Connect
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT) Presentation by Chairman Melvin J. Baker, SUIT
- Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) Presentation by Carrie Paykoc, Director of OeHI
- Connecting Colorado Students Grants Presentation by DeLilah Collins, ESEA Office Assistant Director, CDE
BAB Meeting – January 19, 2021
Presentations (click to expand)
- The Pew Charitable Trusts Presentation by Kathryn de Wit and Anna Read
- Federal Stimulus Presentation by Teresa Ferguson, Colorado Broadband Office
- Broadband Metrics Presentation by Megan Gernert, Colorado Broadband Office
BAB Meeting – December 17, 2020
Presentations:
- Digital Literacy and Inclusion Presentation by Katherine Keegan, Office of the Future of Work (OFOW)
Links Associated with Presentation: - Broadband Map Presentation by Megan Gernert, Colorado Broadband Office.
BAB Meeting – December 3, 2020
Visit the Broadband Advisory Board Meetings Playlist on YouTube to watch all recorded meetings.
Board Members
Per Executive Order B 2020 009, the Board shall consist of the following members:
i. The Executive Director of Colorado Broadband Office (CBO), or their designee;
ii. The Executive Director of Office Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), or their designee;
iii. The Executive Director of Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), or their designee;
iv. The Executive Director of Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), or their designee;
v. The Executive Director of Colorado Department Of Transportation (CDOT), or their designee; and
vi. A representative from any other agency or organization that has relevant projects and initiatives focused on broadband activities within the State, as appointed by the Executive Director of OIT.
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Representing the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO)
Jeff Kraft
Representing the Office Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
As designated by Pat Meyers
Greg Winkler (Vice Chair)
Representing the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
As designated by Rick Garcia
Jerry Enright
Representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
As designated by Patty Salazar
Bob Fifer (Chair)
Representing the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
As designated by Shoshana Lew
Jordan Beezely
Representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
As designated by Kate Greenberg
DeLilah Collins
Representing the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
As designated by Commissioner Katy Anthes
Carrie Paykoc
Representing the Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI)
Delegate: Stephanie Bennett
Katherine Keegan
Representing the Office of the Future of Work (OFOW) in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)
Kathryn RedHorse
Representing the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA)
Delegate: Jennifer Lewis
Andy Frohardt
Representing the Colorado Office of the Attorney General (COAG)