WATOA is a professional organization of local government staff, officials, and advisors serving residents in the development, regulation, and administration of cable television and other telecommunication systems, and the operation of public, education and government (PEG) media channels.
The purposes of our organization are:
* Share information about cable, telecommunications, and PEG media issues and activities affecting local governments;
* Improve the administration of cable TV franchises;
* Provide technical assistance to members;
* Provide a forum for the open and balanced discussion and debate of telecommunications issues;
* Communicate with other professional organizations for the overall improvement of telecommunications services to the public, and to establish an active role in the development of telecommunications policy at the State and Federal level in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
WATOA is the Washington chapter of NATOA, the premier local government professional association providing support to members on local, state, and federal communications laws, administrative rulings, judicial decisions, and technology issues impacting the interests of local governments. NATAO offers a wide range of advocacy services and actively analyzes and addresses emerging issues in areas such as local government communications and internet policy; broadband planning best practices; cable franchising; wireless zoning; new technology initiatives and advancements; and operation of public, education and government (PEG) access channels. For more information visit NATOA.org.
Become a member of WATOA and become part of this collaboration! Download the membership form (PDF file), complete it and remit with the applicable payment to:
WATOA PO Box 55754 Shoreline, WA 98155