Ron Sandack's platform includes this:
Transparency Through Technology
Another priority of mine will be to get better information to the public -
Transparency through technology. While some progress has been made, the
Village's website can be better designed and structured making it
user-useful for the residents. Simple elements like a site and record wide
search engine. I want to include a searchable database of the entire Village
budget and all contracts. Residents deserve easily accessible on-line
records to disclose all political donations made to elected Village
officials. Interactive zoning maps and easily found and understood
information concerning LPDA and Village storm water management guidelines.
With some easy adjustments our Village website can be a true repository of
useful and timely information - inclusive of background information - making it possible for more citizens to better know and understand their
government. Also, I want to implement a downtown Wi-Fi region to make our
downtown a place where business feels welcome.
And here is a recent quote from State Senator Kirk Dillard:
Macomb Journal by Patrick Stout/Journal Correspondent
Published: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:38 AM CDT
MACOMB - "Republicans believe the state budget should be posted on the Internet for seven days, for the people to read, before it's voted on," state Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, told a record crowd of 220 at the McDonough County Republican Central Committee Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday.
Looks like a trend may be developing. So lets get that village budget on-line and made searchable as soon as possible after the mayor and council begin their upcoming terms.
I also support a community wi-fi project, something that can very possibly done without spending tax dollars. More on that to come.
