Friday, August 28, 2009

A Word about this Blog

The Carmel-by-the-Sea WATCHDOG! is a freedom of speech zone. This Blog encourages, accepts and publishes all points of view. This Blog does not engage in censorship.

That some Carmelites have labeled this Blog too “controversial,” and therefore do not read it and/or comment indicates a failure to appreciate the original intent of this Blog; and that is, to provide a forum for the expression of ideas and opinions for the purpose of making our city government open, transparent and accountable.

The Bottom Line: That some Carmelites have chosen to continue to accommodate to corrupt power, rather than confront unethical and alleged illegal conduct by our elected officials and city employees, signals an unwillingness to stand for open, transparent and accountable city government.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well said. You go girl!

Anonymous said...

I should email my friend about this.

Anonymous said...

There are Brown Act complaints against the Planning Commission and City Council being investigated by the City. The DA should be investigating. Please watchdog! Complaints are that the PC decides issues before they meet and consult with City Council members and mayor. Complaints also are that the City Council decides issues in closed session with staff (see all the closed sessions to "evaluate Stilwell and Freeman") and the statements that come out of closed session that have "new ways of doing things" Post a story and see if complainants come forward to you or if the DA steps in. How can a government be transparent behind closed doors and when it investigates itself???????