Citizens are taking time to participate. That's the sunshine that works. Lawmakers do hear the voice of the people if they speak loudly enough. |
Economic development consists of who can give away the taxpayers' money faster. |
It's discouraging, especially since they were considering the fate of one of their own. Clearly, there are very close, long-term personal relationships involved. You'd think they would be especially careful to observe the open-meetings laws. |
The situation certainly has improved, no question about it. |
We'll see if the changes are real. That's the real test. |