PICTURED ABOVE, HARTFORD PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BILLIE SCRUSE
In the previous post, I laid out the information about Sasha Hunter and her program being removed from Hartford Public Access Television. Since no reason has been given to Sasha Hunter for her removal, many feel it is a clear violation of her free speech rights as guaranteed by the legislation that created public access television.
Hunter's program was removed from the HPATV lineup after she made comments that some say pointed out the apparent incompetence of the management of the Hartford Public Access Television operations.
Since no reason has been given for the programs cancellation, it would appear that the actions by Scruse are most likely retaliation for Sasha's comments.
Ironically, this month's meeting of HACTAC (Hartford Area Cable Television Advisory Council) had already been scheduled to be held at the HPATV offices. The meeting of the Advisory Council will be held on Wednesday, February 17 2010 at 7:00PM at the HPATV office at 20 Sargent Street in Hartford.
Unlike the HPATV Board of Director's meetings, HACTAC's meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcomed during the meetings.
Please try to attend and voice your opinion on the denial of Sasha Hunter's free speech rights.
To view HACTAC'S website and learn more, click here
to view Billie Scruse's new "Hartford Television" website reserved by Billie Scruse in October of 2009, click here. It might just confirm Sasha's comments and the perceived thoughts of incompetence
In the meantime, if you would like to contact members of the HPATV Board of Director's, feel free. I will post phone numbers as soon as I have them.
Billie Scruse, Executive Director, 20 Sargent Street, Hartford, CT 06105
860-524-8621
Victor Moye, President, 296 Vine Street, Hartford, CT 06112
Jeffrey Stewart, Treasurer, 34 Canterbury Street, Hartford, CT 06112
Christopher Stan, Secretary, 41 White Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119
Luz Conde, Vice President, 35 Bonner Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Please let them know how you feel, and hopefully attend the February 17th HACTAC meeting
most of the "Board" are usually on kneepads beforre Mayor Perez.
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