The Glen Ellyn Park District Board voted 4-3 last night against posting video of board meetings online. Commissioners Dallman, Aubrey, Hess and Minogue all voted against the proposal. I voted for the proposal, along with Commissioners Nephew and Kinzler.
The proposal was for video recording of every board meeting with the video posted online within 48 hours of each meeting. The Glen Ellyn Park District was to spend no more than $1000 on the equipment, with one proposal showing an estimated cost under $500.
Increasing board transparency was an important part of our campaign, and Commissioners Nephew, Kinzler and myself brought up the idea of online video, asked staff to prepare recommendations and made the motions last night in order to make GEPD Board meetings more accessible to the public.
In voting no, Commissioners Dallman, Aubrey, Hess and Minogue stated that they didn't think anyone would watch the video and that it was not needed at this time.
All Glen Ellyn Park District Board meetings are open to the public. Under Illinois state law, anyone can videotape public meetings.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Wow! I am a little shocked that some board members feel that no one would watch. I certainly would. I know lots of people watch the village board meetings....I'm surprised that the GEPD spends so much on so many things that don't break even but could spend a small sum of money on this so that community members are aware of the discussions and buisness of the park board.
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