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Wireless Washtenaw
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Wireless Washtenaw is an exciting new initiative for the Washtenaw community.  The goal for this project is to provide a wireless network for the urban, suburban and rural settings in 2007.  Objectives include providing citizens and visitors a pleasant, seamless wireless Internet experience, supporting economic development and improving the quality of life in Washtenaw County; serving as a model for other communities to observe, learn from and use the knowledge gained to promote similar services in their own communities; and providing a model of cooperation and collaboration between government, business and education.  The project team, including local universities, the local ITZone, the City of Ann Arbor, the Washtenaw Development Council, local units of government and the State of Michigan, is committed to presenting a business plan to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in August 2005 and having a series of pilots throughout the county by the end of the year.
 
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  • James McFarlane is the Chief Project Coordinator for Washtenaw County, Michigan.  In this role, James coordinates the oversight and direction of many high profile projects within Washtenaw County Government and the community.  As project manager for the Wireless Washtenaw initiative, James oversees the deliverables and timelines of the project while providing leadership to the Wireless Washtenaw Business and Governance Committees.
     
  • David Behen is the Director of Information Technology for Washtenaw County, Michigan.  Mr. Behen is leading the Country's drive towards reliable and accessible information for 1300-plus employees and championing the County's e-Government initiatives that impact all of Washtenaw County's citizen-customers.  His responsibilities include oversight and strategic direction of all data and telecommunication systems, online resources and the improvement of methods and procedures to enhance customer services.    Mr. Behen is leading the Wireless Washtenaw initiative, a cutting-edge effort that seeks to bring the entire public and private County community together to provide free or very low-cost access to the Internet regardless of location or economic status.
     



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