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Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.
Open government advocates say high fees, delays and outright refusals from local governments to release information are among the common complaints. Researchers say local agencies generally lack sufficient staff and
Some observers say there's a striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the US.