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Make government accessible

Publicans in Utah have always wanted to keep their meetings secret. It is easier to pull the wool over the sheeples eyes...and to make those secret money making deals that they have with each other.

The change was put in there because the minutes of a meeting can not be approved until those attending can review them. Even if the minutes are sent out the next day for review, the body has to convene again to approve the minutes. It is a matter of practicality more than a matter of hiding anything from the public.

I am concerned that HB 166 is not requiring legislators to be transparent with the public and the press in negotiating solutions to issues that affect us directly and indirectly. Why Not? Why the secrecy in keeping the minutes under wraps?Please join me in asking that more transparency be built into HB 166. Utah doesn't deserve to be treated so paternalistic. We too are part of a democratic American process!

Open meetings?!!!
What do you think this is -
A government of the people, for the people and by the people?
Don't be ridiculous.