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Atascadero City Council shuts off dialog with public

Written on 3 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION By DAVID BROADWATER From now on, when Atascaderans give public comments during Community Forum at City Council meetings, they can no longer receive the customary and occasional responses from council and staff members allowed by California’s open meeting law.... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council accused of Brown Act violations

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

San Luis Obispo City Council members and administrative staff have come under fire for alleged violations of open meetings laws that protect public access to information and participation. Several critics have filed or voiced complaints about the city council’s lack of... (Continue reading)

Taxpayers going postal over public employee pensions, perks

Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Opinion | 83 comments

By PETER SCHEER—For public employee unions–those representing police, firefighters, teachers, prison guards and agency workers of all kinds at the state and local level–these are the worst of times. Despite record high membership and dues, and years of unparalleled clout... (Continue reading)

Rabenaldt asks for apology from Pismo council

Written on 20 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Bill Rabenaldt has been crossing swords with his fellow Pismo Beach City Council members over their recent censure of him in response to a query he made to the California Coastal Commission. ... (Continue reading)