Violating Wisconsin's transparency laws is the exception, not the rule

Violating Wisconsin's transparency laws is the exception, not the rule

The town of Hazelhurst in northern Wisconsin postponed discussion last month of a proposed ordinance due to a typo. The meeting agenda had incorrectly listed “wake board” instead of the

July: When transparency is disregarded – Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Last month, the Wisconsin town of Hazelhurst postponed discussion of a proposed ordinance due to a typo. The meeting agenda had incorrectly listed “wake board” instead of the intended “wake boat.” Said town chairman Ted Cushing, “I’m not going to violate the Open Meetings Law.” It was the right call, one that affirms my belief that public officials in Wisconsin are, by and large, intent on complying with the state’s openness laws. But, sadly, th…