We asked the City for records showing who entered into confidentiality agreements with the developer connected to the Martin Farm property. Hagerstown’s answer: You get nothing.
"disclosure of such records and/or information “would be contrary to the public interest.”"
Yes of course, that's obvious to all residents and in particular to voters. The public has no right to know what its elected officials are doing because knowing what their government officials are doing isn't in their interest. If the public knew what these officials were doing, voters might be inclined to vote them out!
"disclosure of such records and/or information “would be contrary to the public interest.”"
Yes of course, that's obvious to all residents and in particular to voters. The public has no right to know what its elected officials are doing because knowing what their government officials are doing isn't in their interest. If the public knew what these officials were doing, voters might be inclined to vote them out!
What a conflation. And confusion and who the public is.