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Demand direct access to elected officials

There’s a disturbing trend among tax-payer funded agencies that needs to be nipped in the bud.

If you haven’t noticed, public agencies like hospital and utility districts, school boards, city councils, and others have been taking steps to insulate — dare I say isolate — elected board members from the public.

Have a concern about something in your local school district? Don’t like a utility rate increase? Want to know if your local public hospital is making a profit? Have questions about city taxes and fees?

As a state resident, taxpayer or voter, you have the right to contact your elected offi...

 

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