CMA Members Grady
Davis and Carole Herhold testified on November 13 at the Cable Compliance Review
held by Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Rosemary Krimbel
and Deputy Commissioner Jim McVane. Representatives of Comcast, RCN, and CAN TV
were also present.
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He said, “I’m not
speaking for Tuskegee Airmen. I’m not
speaking for CAN TV. I’m speaking for
Grady Davis. I’m an independent producer
committed to doing my best to promote things in my community through my
program, ‘Grady’s Notebook.’” Grady’s
show features positive stories from his community, such as an interview he did
with Quentin Edwards, a Rhodes Scholar headed for four years of study in Europe.
Grady also does a 34th Ward report to record town hall meetings held
by Alderman Carrie Austin. He said, “I’m
not on the Alderman’s staff. I do this
because of my concern for the 34th ward.
I live there.”
Grady said that he
is concerned about parity and funding for the public’s channels. He wants to see the training at CAN TV expand
and noted the creativity of the local residents that produce programs through
CAN TV. He closed by saying, “I thank
you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I wanted to come and do that in my own words
as a proud member of the Committee for Media Access and an independent
producer.”
Carole Herhold also
testified and noted that Grady had been an inspiration to her as is his
program. As an avid viewer of community
programming, Carole noted that she is in the 30% of the populace that are not
online at home. And she is very aware of
the importance of reaching people where they are. Regarding the Comcast renewal she said,
“Funding is needed for people and training.
Parity is important.”
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