In fact, the board's move to cut back on television coverage of its meetings is going in the opposite direction of where we should be headed. There should be more television coverage of meetings of public bodies, not less. The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission wields tremendous power. Its monthly meetings should be broadcast as well. Their actions affect the citizens' daily lives.
Democracy works if people are involved in their government.
Television coverage can help spark that interest and involvement. Just look at what C-SPAN has done for Congress. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.