Lunch with a Leader on 3/17/2022 was with Jerry Smith LA county Broadband Manager. He gave us a broad overview of Broadband technologies and components and issues and problems to address with implementation along with potential solutions. He discussed Federal and State funding and also an important bill HJR01- Essential Household services that goes to ballot this fall. This bill is co-sponsored by Rep Chris Chandler and seeks to amend the Anti-Donation Clause to create exceptions for household services including internet. This could allow new options for state funds to partner with private businesses and move ahead with needed improvements without obstacles.