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California: Salinas study sessions on key issues claimed to promote transprency

donal brown February 8, 2011

The Salinas mayor wants to address thorny problems such as damaged sidewalks, graffiti and prostitution in a series of council study sessions with an emphasize on solving problems through staff recommendations and greater access to background information. Council members will be responsible for two district meetings each year, and the mayor can opt to hold town meetings to discuss citywide issues. From The Californian, February 8, 2011, by Kimer Solana-Ksolana. Full Story

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New governors falter in upholding First Amendment

donal brown January 24, 2011

The executive director of the First Amendment Center says that too many new governors under oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution are hesitant about including the press in official events and granting public records requests in the process violating the First Amendment. -db First Amendment Center Commentary January 23, 2011 By Gene Policinski What’s in the gubernatorial water supply out there, when it comes to matters of the First Amendment? Just 45 words setting out

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Opponents of an asphalt plant for Petaluma claim need for public comment before upcoming vote

donal brown December 17, 2010

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors plan  to vote on a controversial asphalt plant to be built south of Petaluma without allowing the public to comment since they claim they have already allowed public comment on the proposal. -db The Santa Rosa Press Democrat December 14, 2010 By Brett Wilkison Opponents of the proposed Dutra asphalt plant south of Petaluma plan to press their right to speak against the controversial project at the Sonoma County

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Menlo Park mayor resigns after apparent open meeting violation

donal brown December 13, 2010

Menlo Park’s new mayor resigned three days after he appointment, admitting that her private consultations with two other council members about the mayor vote constituted serial meetings in violation of the state’s open meeting law. -db San Jose Mercury News December 12, 2010 By Bonnie Eslinger Three days after being appointed mayor of Menlo Park, Kelly Fergusson resigned from her post Friday in the fallout from apparently having violated the state’s open government law. Fergusson

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Election of Novato mayor raises charges of open meeting violation

donal brown December 13, 2010

A divided Novato council elected a mayor bypassing a long standing tradition of elevating the pro tem mayor prompting her to challenge the election through accusations that the decision was made behind closed doors violating California’s Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law. -db Marin Independent Journal December 8, 2010 By Rob Rogers Under ordinary circumstances, Novato’s annual election for mayor is as regular as the tides — and about as exciting. On Tuesday, however,

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