Well, Folks, I want to take this week and talk about public meetings and some misconceptions that are out there as well as set the record straight.
I’ve had to address some flat out lies about what can and can’t be done at public meetings as I’ve had to address some board presidents and board members with concerns and issues as well as the general public in regards to three different entities in the last two months. so I think it’s important to address some of those now.
First, please know that any public meeting is open to the public and/or media and can be recorded by anyone. We typically record any meetings we attend, and boards are supposed to record their own meetings as well.
Second, please know that public meetings are for the transparency of the public and taxpayers to know what is being done at these entities and during meetings.
Third, please know that going into closed session in order to eliminate and remove our reporter from being in the room (in order to pull a power trip) is just wrong and illegal read more
