The county typically discusses public works projects at an open staff meeting every Monday. Problems with the stadium have never been discussed at those meetings, and Mr. Mara wants to know why. That's just a lame excuse to try and keep their mistakes and problems private. Attorney Mr. Manley said the reason those topics should be discussed openly is so the public can learn of the problems and weigh in on them before decisions are made. It is, after all, the public who is paying for the project, he said.
Public disclosure is the only way to keep officials behaving in the interest of the public.
The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.