Open government

Opinion: There's an old saying: "Laws are like sausages. It's best not to see them being made.” We disagree. That's precisely when you need to pay attention.

The town supervisor must stop hiding behind COVID and open up Town Hall on May 19. Guest column by Kathleen McGraw of Northville

In too many instances, we are favored with furtive antics from some (certainly not all) in OUR government whom we have hired to serve and share with the public. At question is how to tackle what's increasingly clear: "We the People" are time and again, "outta the loop."

I shouldn't be admitting this during Sunshine Week, but I don't believe open government is truly an attainable goal — in fact I think it's less attainable now in this high-tech world we live in. Ironic, right?

In government, it's not easy being scrutinized and second-guessed about everything. I know. But in government, the business you're conducting is the public's business. And the public has aAll I can say, folks, is get a grip. The public is not the enemy. In government, it's not easy being scrutinized and second-guessed about everything. I know. But in government, the business you're conducting is the public's business. And the public has a right to know what's going on, and a right to express their opinions.