Wi-Fi for
August 19th, 2006 by
Although getting a conversation about Wi-Fi for Carroll County among the candidates for political office in this fall’s
As I was grazing the blogs of my colleagues in
In my column for the Westminster Eagle, I have written two pieces specifically on Wi-Fi, which has received enthusiastic response from readers, however, hardly a peep out of the candidates. (09/07/05 - If technology available, why not Wi-Fi? And 08/02/06 -Building ramps to information highway will pave the way to Carroll's future)
As a matter of fact, I am seeing little of substance out of many the candidates for office in
Issues such as managing growth and development are being discussed as well as taxes. These issues are important – especially, well – both. I mean, it is imperative that we maintain a well-thought-out approach to growth in order to maintain what quality of life we have left in
Diversification of the tax base and over-all tax relief is also an important subject.
However, I’m seeing little conversation about growing our commercial and industrial tax base and most importantly – attracting jobs to
I have as little interest in more houses in
Of course, one of the best ways to thwart further erosion of our quality of life is to look for ways to support the business of agriculture in
In the near future, if it is not already here, the issue of Wi-Fi will be a critical infrastructure, quality of life and business development issue in
A Columbia Flyer editorial on August 3rd, 2006, states accurately and succinctly:
“Like running water, electricity and cable television before it, wireless Internet capability will soon be widely considered a part of living and doing business in American communities.
Some day in the not-too-distant future, it'll likely be a utility that people take for granted.
Communities that don't have it will find themselves at a competititve disadvantage for attracting and retaining business and keeping residents happy.
So it's good to see that the three candidates for county executive all realize that and support efforts to lay the groundwork for widespread Wi-Fi in Howard. (emphasis mine)
Officials will have to find the answers to two pressing questions: What's required, and at what cost? The sooner they can accomplish that, the better.
But, make no mistake, this technology is coming. And in a few years, we'll probably be wondering how we lived without it.”
Read it again. This time, every time you see the word “Howard,” replace it with the word “Carroll.”
I did a search on “Wi-Fi” on the Westminster Eagle’s web site and came up with:
09/07/05 - If technology available, why not Wi-Fi? By Kevin E. Dayhoff
I've been fascinated with public Wi-Fi and all the possibilities it can provide
On Aug. 15, Silver Spring, in
08/02/06 - Building ramps to information highway will pave the way to Carroll's future 2006-08-02 00:00:00
The politics and economics of roads, growth, development, bu...
09/21/05 - Letters
While the decision to take the
09/21/05 - Report from the 'Left Coast' discovers (sort of) intelligent li 2005-09-21 00:00:00 Opinion Report from the '
Greetings from sunny
06/28/06 - What are local candidates for office proposing for the future of Carroll County? 2006-06-28 00:00:00 Kevin E. Dayhoff What are local candidates for office proposing for the future of
Many Carroll Countians are clamoring to hear discussions about plans and i...
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Meanwhile, I did a search on the Columbia Flyer’s web site on “Wi-Fi” and came up with:
08/03/06 - County catching on to Wi-Fi Internet
If the county ever offered free wireless Internet service in all of downtown
03/27/03 - At a glance
Resident David Hlass is challenging incumbent Linda Odum for the Long Reach seat on CA's 10-member board.
The proposal, offered by County Council member Chris Merdon, now goes before the c...
08/03/06 - What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi, which stands for wireless fidelity, is a way certain devices can connect to the Internet outdoors without using wires.
Wi-Fi accessible devices, such as computers and personal digital as...
08/03/06 - Wi-Fi inevitable, and we need to be ready 2006-08-03 00:00:00 Opinion Wi-Fi inevitable, and we need to be ready OUR VIEW
Like running water, electricity and cable television before it, wireless Internet capability will soon be widely co...
02/16/06 - New Columbia health club flexes its muscles
Lifetime Fitness, a Minnesota-based health club conglomerate with facilities across the country, opened Feb. 9 on
06/17/04 - I-95 project may be wave of the future
The project is part of
We need to begin a meaningful conversation about Wi-Fi in
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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