August 18, 2010
“Briefings” on controversial project really serial meetings?
The planning commission was given six days to review a 117 page packet for a very controversial project for the…
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July 13, 2010
A Group of City Council Staffers Can Constitute a Serial Meeting, too
Our organization arranged a private meeting of some community stakeholders on a issue that will be coming before a city…
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July 7, 2010
Engaged couple running for school board a conflict of interest?
I am a journalist preparing a story about two potential members of the local School Board. One is the recent…
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June 24, 2010
Board Conducting Public’s Business Via Private Emails
It became apparent yesterday morning that the Board of Directors of our Community Services District is conducting a significant portion…
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June 23, 2010
Does short notice of public hearing invalidate contract?
DMV code requires a Public Hearing before entering into a Red-Light Camera Contract. I contend the new contract our city…
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June 10, 2010
Can ID Be Required to Make Public Comment?
At City Council and Planning Commission meetings they have assign next to the public-comment podium that says “Please state your…
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June 5, 2010
Reporting closed sessions decisions
The city council has had an item on its closed session agenda for several weeks regarding a condo’s violation of…
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May 29, 2010
Public Comment Limits Don’t Allow Time To Make Case
Our Irrigation District Board asks for input from the public on agenda items. However, the Board puts a five-minute limit…
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April 14, 2010
Public comment limited to three items on Water Quality Board agenda
A draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit was submitted for comments. A final permit ignored most comments, but…
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March 30, 2010
School board changed public comments without notice
Starting in January, the board of education of our unified school district has been systematically trying–and often succeeding–in suppressing or…