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Dorchester County Question D: Governmental Transparency and Public Access

Dorchester County, Maryland
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Supports: Anti-Corruption

Adds county rules for open meetings, public records and prompt posting of approved meeting minutes. Residents could watch meetings remotely and get public records without unnecessary cost or delay.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Dorchester County Council (Resolution 687)

County lawmakers proposed new government transparency rules.

Source: dorchestermd.gov

A YES vote means

The county must provide in-person and remote meeting access and promptly post approved minutes. It must provide records that may legally be shared without unnecessary cost or delay.

A NO vote means

The charter gains no new rules for remote meeting access, prompt posting of approved minutes or access to public records without unnecessary cost or delay.

Source: elections.maryland.gov

Source: elections.maryland.gov