When: Monday, March 13 at 6-6:45 PM ET
Where: Zoom Conferencing
What: Since early 2020, the Massachusetts legislature suspended provisions of the Open Meeting Law to enable public bodies to carry out their responsibilities remotely, with virtual access and participation by members of the public. This has led to greater transparency and participation - particularly for people with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and limited transportation.
There is a new proposal on Beacon Hill to keep local government meetings open and accessible by allowing the public to attend meetings in person or remotely.
Panelist include:
- Gavi Wolfe, Legislative Director at ACLU MA
- Robert Ambrogi, Executive Director at Massachusetts Newspapers Publishers Association
- Nancy Brumback, Election Laws Legislative Specialist at League of Women Voters of Massachusetts
- Moderated by Deirdre Cummings, Legislative Director at MASSPIRG.
After the presentations from our panelists, there will be a Q&A so that guests will be able to get your questions answered.
This panel will be a great opportunity to learn more about this proposal to keep local government meetings open and accessible.
And if you are someone that is outside of Massachusetts, it is still a great opportunity to learn more and apply the lessons learned here to pursuing this type of legislation in the state you live in.
Please fill out the form below and we will send you the zoom link to join. Thank you!
