Saturday, July 30, 2005
PROSECUTOR EYES ALTHEIMER MEETING
By Wilson Brown/OF THE COMMERCIAL STAFF
Friday, July 29, 2005 11:11 PM CDT
The best and most interesting news story of the day is in the Pine Bluff Commercial (linked to the above headline). It is living breathing proof of the value of open meetings and open government. One little look at the corporate arrogance of the Altheimer school board shows an amazing "public be damned" attitude, that not only excludes reporters, which is contrary to state law, but locks out even some of its' own members - elected representatives.
Note well that not only was the meeting itself unlawful by its' exclusions, but the actions taken were probably contrary to law. There is a reason government likes to move in secret.
This even tops the recent Russellville pension board meeting, which was hastily and secretly called to cover up a large penalty imposed by state officials after the discovery of illegal activities.
Both instances cry out for criminal prosecution.
Friday, July 29, 2005 11:11 PM CDT
The best and most interesting news story of the day is in the Pine Bluff Commercial (linked to the above headline). It is living breathing proof of the value of open meetings and open government. One little look at the corporate arrogance of the Altheimer school board shows an amazing "public be damned" attitude, that not only excludes reporters, which is contrary to state law, but locks out even some of its' own members - elected representatives.
Note well that not only was the meeting itself unlawful by its' exclusions, but the actions taken were probably contrary to law. There is a reason government likes to move in secret.
This even tops the recent Russellville pension board meeting, which was hastily and secretly called to cover up a large penalty imposed by state officials after the discovery of illegal activities.
Both instances cry out for criminal prosecution.
