Letter: Bring Back Public Access TV - Kingstonwire.com

The City of Kingston, NY receives $410,000 from the Cable franchise fees from the Cable subscribers, and doesn't direct any funds to the Public access station. Franchise fees are paid to local governments as compensation for Spectrum (or Charter) use of the public rights-of-way and easements. 

Franchise agreement should include a Studio, Channel lineup, rates and a budget line for Public Access Television.