In observance of Sunshine Week, the Register commends area city and county officials for their cooperation with the press.
Most times we’re on friendly terms. We feel comfortable calling any one of them, confident in an honest answer.
The purpose of Sunshine Week is to show the importance of public access to government do-ings and to hold those elected accountable for their actions.
That’s why as a newspaper we often serve as the public’s eyes and ears by attending county and city commission meetings, board of education meetings and college trustee…
Watchdog role can have teeth
