Judge dismisses government watchdog lawsuits filed against Francis City Council, South Summit Fire District

Judge dismisses government watchdog lawsuits filed against Francis City Council, South Summit Fire District

A judge dismissed separate lawsuits accusing the Francis City Council and South Summit Fire District of violating the state’s Open and Public Meetings Act, which requires municipalities and government agencies to conduct business in public with ample notice for residents interested in attending or speaking on agenda items. Utah Defenders of Open Government, which describes itself online as a watchdog group dedicated to increasing government tran…