The City of New Bern has taken additional steps to address what officials have described as the poor local broadband service and issues with internet provider Suddenlink. A letter addressing the issue that was signed by New Bern Mayor Dana Outlaw and eight other mayors was sent to 14 eastern North Carolina legislators last week, including Sen. Norm Sanderson and Rep. Steve Tyson. The letter urges the legislators to take “aggressive steps to bring better broadband service to our region of state,” including the passage of Senate Bill 547-FIBER NC Act. The bill authorizes counties and cities to build broadband service facilities or equipment for leasing purposes.