Ronda Rose
From WikTOPIA
Here are the responses to candidate questions from Ronda Rose.
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2008 Campaign for State Senate 6
Candidate Responses
- Do you generally support or oppose projects like UTOPIA and iProvo?
Response:"I think each project needs to be studied on it’s own and then the cities need to make their own decisions."
- What is the basis for your support or opposition?
Response:"I believe in local control and taking government decisions to the local level as much as possible."
- Is your support or opposition based on the general concept or specific implementations used in UTOPIA and/or iProvo?
Response:"My feelings are based on the general concept rather than specific implementations"
- What is your position on the regulation of incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) such as Qwest?
Response:"Unknown"
- What is your position on the regulation of incumbent cable companies such as Comcast?
Response:"Unknown"
- What role, if any, should the state play in allegations of unfair business practices leveled at incumbent carriers such as Qwest and Comcast?
Response:"I believe that the consumer protection agency needs to be involved at all levels."
- What proposals or concepts do you support to bring better broadband access to rurals Utahns?
Response:"I do not know enough about this to answer but I am willing to listen and learn."
- What proposals or concepts do you support to improve average broadband speeds to be better competitive on an international basis?
Response:"I do not know enough about this to answer but I am willing to listen and learn."
- What proposals or concepts do you support to increase competitive options for Internet, television and telephone services?
Response:"I do not know enough about this to answer but I am willing to listen and learn."
- Do you have any other related comments you would like to add?
Response:"I grew up in rural Utah and have spent hours trying to get my dad a good fast internet service that does not cost an arm and a leg so I am interested in learning more about this and if elected will take the time to talk to both sides of the issue.
Thank you for the questions, my answers are not a way to delay answers, I will not pretend that I know things when I don’t, nor will I make decisions if I haven’t researched the items."
FreeUTOPIA Position on Candidate
Positive
This candidate is supportive of local control and non-interference in local decisions on broadband policy. She also supports involvement from consumer protection agencies to prevent abuses by incumbent carriers.
Mixed
This candidate does not have specific positions on a variety of telecommunications issues, but is willing to learn more about them.
Negative
N/A
Overall Rating
Leans Positive (4/5). While light on specific proposals, this candidate is likely to leave decisions on UTOPIA up to the cities and will not support interference from the state level.
