‘Considering Broadband Access as a Public Policy Issue’ was the topic for a recent county board presentation by Mary Kluz, Community Resource Development Agent, and Gerry Klein, Marathon County IT Director. The Marathon County Board members learned about current internet service options available in the county, the relative speeds of those services, gaps in coverage throughout the county. The County Board members considered the importance of broadband access for economic development, public
Tech Tutors bring government into the digital world
Tech Tutors are volunteering their time through a program at Marathon County UW-Extension, helping their neighbors in the community learn how to navigate in this increasingly digital and electronic world. Some of those neighbors include elected officials who are new to using electronic tablets for government business. Bob Anderson, Tech Tutor volunteer, recently led a class for county supervisors as they gear up for paperless meetings. Countyâ€