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Welcome to the
Office of
Cable Communications & Franchise Management

- We administer Utility Licenses/Franchises for the City of Portland and cable franchises for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.
- We generate the second largest revenue source to the City’s general fund, nearly $70 million annually.
- Our small staff has a national reputation and our advice is sought out by local governments across the United States.
- One Mt. Hood Cable Commission member said recently, "We have a crack staff that is nationally recognized for its expertise.
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What's Happening:
Portland prepares its pitch for Google's fiber network
Portland wants Google's fiber -- and so does everyone else
Nominate Portland for Google's experimental gigabit fiber network (Internet Explorer 7 or higher must be downloaded to access this link).
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December 16, 2009 - Press Release:
Mary Beth Henry, Deputy Director, at the City of Portland's Office of Cable Communications and Franchise Management has been appointed by Governor Ted Kulongoski to the newly created Broadband Advisory Council.
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| The Mt Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) manages cable franchising for the cities of Portland, Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale and Wood Village and Multnomah County. |
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