(Willmar MN-) Even though the project leader is now gone, The City of Willmar is continuing to explore becoming the first city in the state to offer Open Access Fiber
The Willmar City Council is set to approve the 2024 preliminary property tax levy in the amount of approximately $10.6 million, which is an increase of approximately $1.4 million over the 2023 property tax levy.
(Willmar MN-) The City of Willmar continues to work toward getting the first Open Access Fiber system in the state. Willmar Planning and Development Director Justice Walker says Hometown Fiber
“Tonight’s a night to reflect on our progress and look forward to the future of Willmar,” Willmar Mayor Doug Reese said. "I promise to look at each action, motion, resolution that passes over my desk, determining if the action is good for our city.”
Willmar City Council authorized staff to move forward with drafting a contract with Hometown Fiber to build out a $19.3 million open-access fiber network with a speed of up to 10 gigabytes per second.