Summary
Sacramento officials accidentally got caught on a hot mic talking about banning public meetings, and nobody is happy about the secrecy. It's a huge red flag for anyone who cares about local government staying open and honest with the public.
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Impact analysis
While there's no direct price tag yet, a lack of transparency usually leads to costly lawsuits and wasted taxpayer money down the road.
Local politicians and bureaucrats who want to avoid tough questions and public scrutiny stand to benefit from closed-door policymaking.
Everyday residents and community activists lose their voice and right to hold local leaders accountable when meetings go dark.
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