CORY A. BOOKER 
NEW JERSEY 
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The Honorable Tom Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th St. SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
April17, 2014 
SUITE SH-141 
HART BUILDING 
WASHINGTON. DC 2051()-3007 
(202) 224 3224 
As you may know, WMGM-TV NBC 40, a southern New Jersey-based local television station, 
was recently sold to LocusPoint Networks. Press accounts indicate this purchase was made with 
the intent of auctioning the station's license in the Federal Communications Commission's 
upcoming spectrum auction. I understand the importance of the auction and the value of freeing 
up additional spectrum and establishing FirstNet, the interoperable public safety network. 
However, it is also imperative that the cornerstone values of localism and diversity in the 
broadcast media marketplace remain intact as the spectrum auction proceeds. 
WMGM-TV has served southern New Jersey for over 40 years, providing local news, emergency 
information, and educational programming. During hurricanes Irene and Sandy, residents relied 
on news and emergency information provided by this station. Furthermore, the station plays an 
important role in the local economy by offering reasonable rates for businesses to advertise and 
keeping visiting tourists informed of regional news and events. This local programming is 
particularly essential to residents of southern New Jersey where much of the news coverage 
heavily focuses on Philadelphia. 
Small-market television stations like WMGM-TV serve as a critical link between residents and 
their communities. As the Commission moves forward with the upcoming spectrum auctions, I 
hope you will work to ensure communities like southern New Jersey continue to receive the local 
programming they depend on for news and information services. 
Cory A. Booker 
United States Senator