The Partial Observer by Maureen Murray
Let the Sun Shine In:Cooperstown Area LWVTo Reactivate Observer Corps
Just as we all wish for clear blue skies and sunny days when it comes to the weather, the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area also hopes the same for our local government: that it lets the sun shine on its work by being open and accountable.
“Sunshine” in government refers to two distinct areas—access to public records and access to public meetings. From March 12-18, the League of Women Voters celebrated Sunshine Week, a national period dedicated to promoting open government, transparency, freedom of information, and enhanced public participation in government. The week-long celebration is sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists and News Leaders Association and coincides with the National Freedom of Information Day, which was commemorated this year on March 16.
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