No Meeting Records Benefits City: THE VOTER
The city is recording all the time and will use those recordings as and when they see fit.
If nobody else has the same recordings, the city is free to present what happened or what was said in whatever manner they choose. You having an accurate record helps the city to be accurate as well and supports openness and transparency.
By recording, you are supporting residents by ensuring that both they and the city people that are there have a full and accurate accounting of the discussions which protects both sides.
Like many people, I’ve been at meetings and, when I saw the report or the minutes, I’ve wondered if the person creating them was in the same room. A recording independent of the city helps to keep things on the straight and narrow.
I’m not saying that every instance of mis-reporting is malicious. Sometimes you and I might hear the same thing but interpret it differently. A recording can help clear up such an occurrence.
The Voter is a respected community activist and long-time Bulldog commenter who prefers to keep her identity private.
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The Voter;
I wonder if this community group Dahlia realizes that they might be on to something bigger than they think.
Your post above puts this all into perspective.
cheers
kgray
Having attended a few zoning by-law consultations recently, I’m left wondering whether planning really want their responses “clarifying” possible issues with the written zoning recorded. Meaningful consultation indeed. Dahlia is in Ward 18, and our 3/4 hour consultation break out is tonight.