If the public is "to participate more [in government] than just via the ballot box, then they need proper access to information"

-- Joanne Caddy, (Nov 2001), "Why citizens are central to good governance", OECD Observer

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Tracey Mohr - Halifax Regional School Board - School District 3

From: Tracey Mohr

To: Darce Fardy

Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:29 PM

Subject: Re: Right to Know

Good Day Darce,


I am very impressed that you have contacted me for my input on this important subject.

We are celebrating Democracy 250, and with that comes a pride in knowing what a great country we live in to have such freedom. Government, no matter what level, should be held accountable for what goes on. The public has voted it's representatives in and therefore should be kept informed of what they are doing. The HRSB is no different. If a candidate has committed themselves to represent the people of their community, they should have no reason at all not to be accountable and open with them.


I take great pride in the hard work I do, so why wouldn't I want everyone to know about it. We are working on issues that should be the priority of our public, so what reason could we possibly have for hiding anything from them.


Thanking you for this opportunity,


Tracey Mohr

"MOHR for Our Children"


mailto:traceylmohr@hotmail.com


http://www.hrsb.ns.ca/content/id/1070.html



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