An interest in open government

Dear Editor,

Public participation is vital for a healthy democracy. To that end, elected officials play a primary role in educating the public on the key issues, so the public can intelligently participate in the decisions being made by our government.

Unfortunately, most local leaders reach out to the public when they want our votes. Once elected, most disappear and do not spend the time to educate the public on the issues.

We see this with our new school board. Can you name a pressing issue in front of the school board right now? Probably not. That is not your fault, but rather the fault of the trustees who have made little to no effort to tell

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