Opinion: Tell Legislators “no” on secret discussions

Proposed bill would allow city councils to work behind the scenes

Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input. 

A bill racing ahead in the current legislative session would only heighten that unease. It has the potential to create huge loopholes in Oregon’s longstanding open meetings law, enacted more than 50 years ago in recognition of the public’s…