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$1 million spent so far on Stafford smart city project
The project to connect Stafford County like never before is well underway.
Dubbed “Smart City Test Bed,” the project to remake the county into the state’s first-ever 5G-connected community is focused on how to reduce traffic, how to predict and detect flooding, and, maybe someday, guide a tourist to get a juicy hamburger at a locally-owned restaurant.
“Smart is bigger than technology,” said Stafford County Economic Development Director John Holden.
Last summer, the county signed an agreement with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), Virginia’s quasi-governmental agency, promising to work together to first blanket the area around the county’s courthouse with 5G wireless technology. That work is happening now.
Fran Brownell
Pratt Tribune
St. John retired veterinarian Dr. Jim Doran issued a call to action for St. John City Council members to be proactive regarding the Audubon of Kansas recent lawsuit relating to Quivera National Wildlife Refuge water rights.
“Be aware,” Dr. Doran said, addressing council members at their February 2 meeting. “Talk to your compatriots at the county and in other cities and see what you need to do or can do to join them.”
St. John Council President Marshal Sanders presided with Council Members Ryan Christie, Kyle Bunker, Esai Macias and Ross Fisher all in attendance.
Dr. Doran, a former St. John City Council member, told council members that the Audubon lawsuit impact poses an economic threat that could be far reaching.