Meetings

Lawsuit Alleges Central Piedmont Community College Breached Open Meetings Laws Amid Controversial Public Safety Facility Plans

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Central Piedmont Community College is facing a federal lawsuit alleging violations of North Carolina’s open meetings and public records laws, as well as First Amendment rights. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed the suit on behalf of five individuals, initially in state court before it was transferred to federal court at the request of the college. The focus of the legal complaint centers on the transparency of meetings held by the CPCC Board of Trustees. A controversial project at the Levine Campus in Matthews, which proposes a public safety training facility, … Read more

Clayton City Council in Hot Water: Grand Jury Report Exposes Secret Meetings and Calls for Accountability

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CLAYTON, Calif. — The Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury has released a critical report that highlights troubling government practices by the Clayton City Council, including violations of the Brown Act, secret meetings, and manipulation of agendas. Councilmember Holly Tillman has emerged as a vocal critic, calling attention to these issues and urging for meaningful reform. In her response to the report, Tillman emphasized her commitment to transparency and accountability within the city’s governance. She expressed concern over staff turnover and ongoing financial difficulties that the city is facing, believing these challenges must be addressed directly. … Read more

Wilmington City Council Debates More Private Meetings Amid Calls for Transparency

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Wilmington, DE – In the heart of Delaware’s legislative procedures, friction has arisen surrounding the Wilmington City Council’s capacity for private discussion on key policy matters such as housing and crime. Councilman Chris Johnson recently highlighted during a council meeting the legal limitations that require council discussions to occur publicly, suggesting an amendment could facilitate more effective policy development. Johnson emphasized that this would not lead to secretive plots but would rather provide a necessary platform for deliberation. Contrary to Johnson’s perspective, John Flaherty, a Wilmington resident and board member of the Delaware Coalition for … Read more

California Introduces Groundbreaking Law to Ban Mandatory Political and Union Meetings at Work

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Sacramento, CA — Starting January 1, a new California law will prevent employers from mandating that workers attend meetings to discuss political or religious views, including unionization. This measure, Senate Bill 399, marks a significant move by California’s Democratic supermajority to boost the ongoing unionization efforts across the state. The law delineates these sessions, often referred to as ‘captive audience meetings,’ as any gathering where employees are required to listen to their employer’s views on religious or political matters, which explicitly includes unionizing. Under this legislation, employees cannot be penalized for refusing to participate in … Read more