policy would force them to pick between continuing to receive franchise fee revenues and preserving access to PEG programming. Public access programming gives voice to nonprofits, artists, and other community members who may otherwise struggle to be heard. Governmental access programming informs the electorate about their local government. An informed electorate is a critical ingredient in ensuring that our democracy, especially at the level oflocal government, remains a healthy one. In my Congressional District, CreaTV San Jose manages two educational and two public access channels in San Jose and Silicon Valley, through which it provides educational and production services at little to no cost. CreaTV joined many of my constituents- including the City Attorney of the City of San Jose-in submitting comments opposing the FCC's proposal. I stand with them in opposing this proceeding which I believe will harm my constituents and all Americans. Zoe Lofgren Member of Congress