I am completely committed to transparency and openness in our government. Without either of those, it’s impossible to get the necessary buy-in from our fellow citizens, as we consider significant changes. I am committed to communicating with all citizens through MainStream Media and Social Media. I will consider expanding upon those techniques developed during the COVID shutdowns, such as using Zoom to encourage input and connections. I’m all about transparency in government. I, too, have been frustrated by city officials avoiding uncomfortable questions, making decisions without supporting regulatory or legal framework. Actions of the municipality related to contracts and agreements with private companies and organizations should generally be available to the public unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so, and those reasons should be publicly vetted. Without transparency, large amounts of public funds are spent on items the public might not approve of, and actions taken by the municipality become undiscoverable. I will push for a very open government and demand transparency. I think a review of ethics for municipal office holders and employees would be a great start, with real and enforceable penalties.