In the long run we weren't able to do either, but then neither did Joel, Tom or Guido. TCI is the fifth outfit to hold the local cable contract. They're in protracted wrangling with the city over terms of their renewal, and public access is still the red-headed orphan in the middle. Last week the City Council unanimously passed a 2 percent sales tax on TCI's cable service revenues. The city said supporting public access is part of the deal for the local franchise, and will continue to be regarded as such during these contract renegotiations.
Some fights never end.
As for relations between public access and TCI, they've been cordial.