The Hon. Bishop Guillory and NLC Applauds Congressman King for His Leadership and Support of First Responders
Washington, DC – Donald J. Borut, executive director of the National League of Cities, released the following statement today supporting Congressman King’s bipartisan efforts to allocate the 700 MHz D block of spectrum to public safety:
“The National League of Cities applauds Congressman Peter King for introducing the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010. For years, state and local first responders have been seeking the necessary spectrum to build a modern, reliable communications network. By allocating the 700 MHz D block of spectrum to public safety, the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010 finally provides this opportunity.
“This bipartisan legislation will ensure that when seconds count, our cities’ public safety personnel will be able to share information with each other, their citizens, and state and federal responders. For local leaders, ensuring the safety of citizens by giving first responders the means to act quickly and appropriately when lives are at risk is always the top priority. The National League of Cities looks forward to working with Representative King, Congress, and the Administration to allocate the 700 MHz D block to public safety.”
The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
