Meeting

South Dakota City Council Called Out for Voting in Secret, Defying Open Meeting Laws

by

Watertown, SD — Local governance and transparency are under scrutiny in Watertown as allegations surface regarding the City Council’s practices of casting votes behind closed doors, raising concerns about the violation of open meeting laws. This issue isn’t isolated but reflective of a broader pattern observed in various municipal governments, where decisions meant to be public are made in private, escaping the eyes of the citizenry. In a notable case, the South Dakota Citizens for Liberty initiated legal action against the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS) in November 2021, citing breaches of mandated transparency. … Read more

Boone County’s Progress and Future Plans Unveiled by Judge-Executive Gary Moore at Florence Rotary Club Meeting

by

Florence, KY – Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore is scheduled to address the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, outlining the past achievements of the county and his vision for the coming year. This address is part of the club’s weekly meeting which will take place at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District offices on Spiral Drive, starting with a lunch buffet at 11:45 a.m. Gary Moore, who has been serving as Boone County’s Judge/Executive since 1998, stands as a veteran in local government management. This role positions him as the principal elected official of … Read more

Musk’s Meeting with German AfD Leader Raises Questions About Compliance with EU Regulations

by

Berlin, Germany — In a recent development that has raised eyebrows across Europe, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, engaged in a controversial discussion with Tino Chrupalla, the co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This interaction, conducted via a video call on Twitter Spaces, has sparked a debate regarding its implications on European Union regulations concerning hate speech and the responsibilities of social media platforms. Musk, who completed his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion last year, opened the platform for a dialogue which he claimed was aimed at understanding … Read more

Former Mayoral Candidate Bill Brooks Convicted on Charges of Disruption at City Council Meeting

by

St. Clairsville, Ohio — Former mayoral candidate Bill Brooks has been found guilty of disrupting a public meeting and criminal trespass during a city council session in St. Clairsville, a verdict brought by the Belmont County Western Division County Court. This development follows an incident that took place during a May 15 public meeting focused on a zoning change, which Brooks attended despite a prior ban from council activities. Brooks’ contentious relationship with the city council had previously resulted in this prohibition due to several disputes with city leaders, including derogatory remarks aimed at council … Read more