Open meeting advocate wants governor's job

 

Lynn L. Martin

Drew Edmondson, Democrat for Governor, visited in Waynoka Friday afternoon as part of his campaign. His full video interview may be seen at www.AlvaReview-Courire.com, choosing the video tab.

Former Attorney General Drew Edmondson has long been a popular figure with those who believe the government should be open to all citizens. He said, "Secret meetings and backroom deals are the everyday norms at our state capitol.

"The legislature has exempted itself from the Open Meetings Act and the Open Records Act, but they should be held to the same standards as other public bodies in Oklahoma.

"Government belongs to the people," Edmondson said. "Every meeting they hold, every document they create – those things do not belong to the legislature, they belong to the people. The legislat...



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