PITTSBURGH, June 4, 2018 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Geoffrey Starks to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission:
“ACA congratulates Geoffrey Starks on his nomination to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, an agency he knows well from his current service as Assistant Bureau Chief in the Enforcement Bureau. We look forward to working with Mr. Starks following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, which we hope will occur promptly.”
About the American Cable Association: Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing about 800 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, phone and video services to nearly 8 million customers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA’s members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their business. For more information, visit https://acaconnects.org/