Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools – Winnipeg Free Press
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Local governments in the U.S., including small boroughs like Volant in Pennsylvania, are facing increased criticism for a lack of transparency and public discussion.
Many are receiving double — and even triple — the amount of funds they received in previous years.
From school districts to townships and county boards, public access to records and meetings in many states is worsening over time, open government advocates and experts say.
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at