Attorney General Rob McKenna must reconsider

BARB DAY; Olympia • Published January 17, 2012 Modified January 16, 2012

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I am concerned and surprised that Rob McKenna would propose “allowing government entities to record executive sessions without fear that the recordings will become public records they must release.”

This is exactly the kind of action that has fueled the disdain the public has for our government of the people, by the people and for the people.

If you are part of a government entity in our country, we the people have a right to know what you are doing. It is our government, executive session or regular session.

If you are afraid for it to see the light of day perhaps you are not acting in the best interest of the public.

I urge McKenna to reconsider this proposal.

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