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Nine Oregon cities won a ruling Monday against Denver-based Qwest over millions of dollars in franchise fees for the use of city streets by telecommunications companies.
Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman called it a “major victory for public rights” in a five-year legal battle against Denver-based Qwest. “Companies that use city streets for their wires, their pipes or for their conduits must compensate the citizens of that city for the privilege,” Saltzman said.
Qwest officials had no immediate comment.
