Alleged Ethics Violation Irks Councilwomen

There was a question regarding last week’s work session… You can’t just cite the open meetings law when it suits your agenda.
–Councilwoman Christine Bello

During the budget hearings it was mentioned, but it was not part of an official meeting.
–Mayor Nick Valentine

I’m just speechless, I could not even believe it…. Nothing unethical took place.
–Councilwoman Marge [...]

City Council Breaks Open Meetings Law

It’s time to award another Closed Door Award. This one goes to City Manager Jean Ann McGrane and Economic Development Director Robert McKenna for shutting out the public to a meeting that had a majority of the city council present and thus fell under the Open Meetings Law.
According to Jenny Loeb, a community organizer [...]

Inaugural Closed Door Award

Today’s post marks the inauguration of the “Closed Door Award,” an award that is given to distinguish gratuitous use of executive session by a governmental body.
The gratuitous use of executive session is anathema to good government and open government.
Now there is a way to recognize when a governmental body inappropriately shuts the public out. [...]