When I first took office as the Orange County District 5 Commissioner, I was acutely aware of the challenges faced by residents in East Orange County, particularly the lack of access to reliable high-speed internet. Living in a world where digital connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity, I understood the deep impact this had on our community. My family and I experienced it firsthand, struggling to work, learn, and connect in an area where high-speed internet was virtually nonexistent.