Grade Elk Grove: How Transparent is Local Government?

Local government officials have said changes in state law won't affect how they notify the public of meeting agendas: representatives from Sacramento County, the and the all said even though the state mandate to prepare and post meeting agendas has been suspended, they'll continue the practice.

That's good news for residents who want to know what government officials will be discussing at upcoming meetings, but there are plenty of other areas where public officials are required to be open and upfront about government business.

Elk Grove, how transparent and open are the area's various local agencies? If you could give the city, the community services district, the school district and others a collective grade, what would it be? Or is it that some agencies do well in the area of transparency, while others keep too much information from the public? Take our poll below and leave a comment with your thoughts:

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