Algernon D'Ammassa · @algernon
356 followers · 1288 posts · Server journa.host

In and , these two local governments have been struggling to find ways to allow public input without the meetings becoming a circus.

Public comments can sometimes bring a lot of entertainment and some spectacle to a dry municipal meeting, but they decided there needed to be limits.

Deming got rid of public comments altogether -- but began holding monthly "town hall" meetings to let folks ask questions and comment at length. 1/2

#deming #lunacounty #publicmeetings #civics #localgovt

Last updated 2 years ago

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan · @lukeming
14 followers · 3296 posts · Server respublicae.eu

I was Mayor of Roscommon in 2011. During discussions on the budget I asked for details of what was included in the "miscellaneous" spend. Director of Services said they would leave the meeting unless I stopped asking the question. Zero accountability. Massive resources wasted.
RT @fionamacky: is broken and there is no will to fix it.
A Laois cllr is subjected to personal attacks for attempting to exercise her oversight function/protect the public purse…

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/lukeming/stat

#localgovt

Last updated 2 years ago

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan · @lukeming
14 followers · 3295 posts · Server respublicae.eu

RT @fionamacky: is broken and there is no will to fix it.
A Laois cllr is subjected to personal attacks for attempting to exercise her oversight function/protect the public purse. Cllrs vote against Cllrs having access to contracts signed by council! Bizarre 🤷‍♀️t.co/giXoxH9xmt

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/lukeming/stat

#localgovt

Last updated 2 years ago

Luke C. Gannon · @lukecgan
3 followers · 4 posts · Server masto.nu

Hey all, here’s my - I’m a newbie, but very excited to be on a new platform. I work in the movement and work to with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. My interests are / / / / and much more… Check out the podcast I co-host: ilsr.org/building-local-power/

#Introduction #Mastodon #antimonopoly #buildlocalpower #localgovt #books #law #art #politics

Last updated 3 years ago

Luke C. Gannon · @lukecgan
2 followers · 4 posts · Server masto.nu

Hey all - I’m a Mastodon newbie, but very excited to be on a new platform. I work in the movement and work to with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. My interests are / /#law and much more… Check out the podcast I co-host: ilsr.org/building-local-power/

#antimonopoly #buildlocalpower #localgovt #books

Last updated 3 years ago

Marverde · @Marverde
97 followers · 453 posts · Server mastodon.green

Competence? What competence?
, from national govt to .

Thurrock council admits disastrous investments caused £500m deficit

theguardian.com/society/2022/n

#ukpolitics #tories #localgovt

Last updated 3 years ago

Juliailse · @Juliailse
194 followers · 210 posts · Server mastodon.nz

(if anyone doing a submission on govt proposals let's talk)

Interested in good conversation, te ao Māori (learning in baby steps), equity, climate justice, embroidery, my gorgeous kids (husband ok too)

Fluent speaker of 1970s schoolgirl french

Opinions my own etc

#introduction #wastegeek #localgovt

Last updated 3 years ago