Marion Council seeks elderly and handicapped cable discounts
The Marion City Council debated an amendment to the cable ordinance proposing two thirds rate cuts for seniors 62 or older with annual gross income of 7000 or less. Some members pressed for the discounts while Cox Cablevision opposed, citing eligibility verification and administration concerns.
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Asaro
Cox
Mary Lou Pazour
Carl Foster
Foster
Richard Hook
Marion Cable Communications
Cable ordinance sparks debate in Marion over elderly discount
Marion Council discusses Cox Cable franchise terms and a proposed elderly discount. Opinions vary on a one time free installation and whether two thirds discounts are acceptable. Some fear a precedent while others push for universal city service and auditability before August meeting. An amendment is planned for Sept. 7. On this date in 1914 Brussels occupation noted.
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Larry Asaro
Hurley Hail
Marion Cable Communications Inc
Cox Cablevision
Hall
Ed Begley
Hook
Victor Klopfenstein
William Grundy
Grundy
Cox
Charles Kraut
Cable
Cox Cable
Pazour
Rundy
Begley
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