Montgomery County-Verizon Cable Franchise

In Montgomery County, Maryland, the County Council has approved a cable franchise negotiated with local telephone company Verizon, mooting a lawsuit brought by Verizon that complained about the County's cable franchise process.

County Negotiates Cable Franchise Agreement With Verizon (11/28/06)

  • Montgomery County-Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement (11/28/06)
  • Council Resolution - Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement (11/30/06)

  • County Web page with 10/5/06 proposed franchise agreement and related documents (see Attachment 3 for proposed agreement)

    Federal District Court Rejects Verizon's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Directs the Parties to Return to Negotiations With a Mediator (8/8/06)

  • Order denying preliminary injunction
  • First Procedural Order establishing mediation

    Montgomery County Responds to Verizon's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (7/20/06)

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