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Bonds Issued to fund the Medina County Fiber Network Share: Medina County Economic Development Corporation proudly announces... On December 30, 2010 the Medina County Port Authority (MCPA) issued $14.4 million in bonds to fund the construction of a 144-strand fiber optic loop that will provide 151 miles of broadband transport services throughout Medina County, with extensions into Akron and Cuyahoga County. Championed by MCPA Board member Jim Gerspacher, the bond issuance culminates nearly a decade’s effort to bring a publicly owned fiber network to Medina County. Gerspacher said, “The neutrality of the network’s services will encourage competition for broadband services in Medina County and lower costs to users.”  READ PRESS RELEASE HERE   Medina County Fiber Network Bond Closing December 29, 2010 A few documents to sign     Ron Paydo, Medina County Port Authority Chair signs douments to issue $14.4 million in bonds to fund the countywide fiber loop.         Jim Gerspacher and Ron Paydo signing documents to issue bonds