Common Cause Open Government

Common Cause has launched a campaign for open government in Massachusetts, check out the website and the blog.

Here is a section from their home page:

FACT: Strong democracy requires a transparent government and an informed, engaged citizenry.

PROBLEM: In Massachusetts, all citizens do not have easy online access to the information they need to engage in important public debate. Only about 6.8 % of municipalities post six essential public records on the Web.

SOLUTION: Insist that local governments post public records online. Most towns already maintain websites, so this simple and inexpensive act would greatly improve everyone’s ability to be responsible, informed citizens.