Hello all, I would like to ask you to consider helping me get a needed change started. We need to change the archaic law pertaining to public meeting notices. In the internet age we should not be spending money on newspaper ads when Cities and towns can communicate directly to their constituents. Newspaper readership is declining and government at all levels have a cost effective way to increase the dialogue and participation with the internet. The law was written in an age when no viable options existed and should change to reflect the times we live in. I sent the following to my State Senator Austin Allran:
Dear Mr. Allran,
I would like for you to consider sponsoring a bill that would permit Cities and Towns to advertise public hearings, meetings. propery auctions, etc. via the City's website. Cities have to spend considerable money to advertise in newspapers and would benefit from the cost reduction the internet would allow. In addition, newspaper readership is declining and the use of the internet would be just as broad if not broader in the number of people reached.
In the age we live in, governments can communicate directly to citizens more effectively without third party intermediaries. Thank you for your consideration
Would you please consider contacting your Mayor, City Council members and State Senators and ask their consideration?
Merry Christmas. Harry Hipps
