When local governments make decisions without full public participation and voice, our First Amendment right to free speech is violated. On our website, we are tracking how our local government is meeting. Are they meeting openly, as required by law — or are they meeting in the dark, making important decisions without notice and without the people who elected them? We are a community watch dog group.
We are also tracking the actions of Tracy's Mayor and City Council Members. Are they acting in the best interest of our City or are they working to benefit certain individuals, businesses, or organizations? The restrictions placed on everyone because of COVID, including how citizens can/cannot participate in public hearings involving key issues in our City, makes the call for a TRANSPARENCY & OPEN GOVERNMENT even more important.