Overview Of County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave’s Remarks Concering  Several Projects In Vanderburgh County At The Recent Evansville  Rotary Club Luncheon
WIFI Â INTERNET SERVICE PROJECT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTYÂ
Covid taught us all that the Internet is now a lifeline.  In the early years of the Internet, we assumed that the private sector would build an accessible network for everyone.  It’s become apparent that only population centers have the kind of Internet service necessary to compete in today’s world.
 The situation in Vanderburgh County showed over 20,000 households were without access or without reliable access.
 The American Rescue Plan Act allows us to revolutionize Internet access in unincorporated Vanderburgh County.  Our AT&T partners will invest $30,000,000 and ARPA funds will contribute $10,000,000 to connect every property in unincorporated Vanderburgh County with fiber, the top-of-the-line connection available in the world today.  So far, we are the only county in the country that will have this level of service available to every property in the unincorporated county.
PROPOSED RENOVATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUMÂ
The Veterans Coliseum is one of the buildings that first come to mind when we think of Evansville.
It is time to revitalize, repair, and enhance the Veterans Memorial Coliseum so future generations will know the pride that so many feel when remembering their first concert, high school prom, or boxing match.
A team of officials and citizens are seeking public and private funding to bring the Coliseum into the 21st Century.  Merely bringing the building up to code is not enough to sustain it.  Investments must be made to modernize the stage and loading dock, create new kitchen and concession facilities, and add elevators.  With these amenities, the building can be self-sustaining and allow us to fill a gap in our local venue inventory.
We hope to have concerts that offer standing room right in front of the stage so we can dance the night away.  Currently, none of our venues offer this format.
We have hopes for showcasing community theatre, and ballet recitals, through the use of retractable seating and flexible side walls.
We are hot on the trail for the necessary funding, and you can help. Donations are being accepted at the address on the brochure on the tables (also put it on the slide).
Please contact me or any of my fellow Commissioners for further details.
CHERYL MUSGRAVE
VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONER
