Process improvement and efforts to improve governance are positive actions. Ironically, the logistics for this “Special Meeting-Training Workshop” on governance contradict the second principle of your board’s Vision 2028: Maintain a transparent County government that is responsive, efficient, effective and fair.
For a meeting on proposing a significant change to county governance, broad public participation is best. This meeting’s logistics limit public participation. It’s scheduled during a workday for a half day. Taking a half day off for this meeting is a privilege out of reach of many working county residents.
For residents with mobility and or transportation issues and or caregiving responsibilities, having a virtual participation option for this meeting would reflect transparent government. Having the meeting recording available on demand could also help mitigate the scheduling impact on working residents and those with schedule conflicts. Unfortunately, neither remote participation nor viewing the meeting recording are options for this meeting.
Ideally, the workshop/meeting materials (e.g. slide decks) would have been posted prior to the meeting. Even after the meeting, posting workshop materials and documents would bolster public engagement.
In the future, please choose meeting options that allow for the most public participation. Doing so speaks to your commitment to your vision for transparent government.
A request for a disability -related modification or accommodation necessary to participate in the Board of Supervisors meeting is hereby made
in writing on 3/19/2025 for a virtual option to accommodate disabilities. This request has been made least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Your agenda lacks information on how to contact the Clerk. Therefore a reasonable person would believe this is the correct outlet/place to do so.
Chair Crandell and Supervisors,
Process improvement and efforts to improve governance are positive actions. Ironically, the logistics for this “Special Meeting-Training Workshop” on governance contradict the second principle of your board’s Vision 2028: Maintain a transparent County government that is responsive, efficient, effective and fair.
For a meeting on proposing a significant change to county governance, broad public participation is best. This meeting’s logistics limit public participation. It’s scheduled during a workday for a half day. Taking a half day off for this meeting is a privilege out of reach of many working county residents.
For residents with mobility and or transportation issues and or caregiving responsibilities, having a virtual participation option for this meeting would reflect transparent government. Having the meeting recording available on demand could also help mitigate the scheduling impact on working residents and those with schedule conflicts. Unfortunately, neither remote participation nor viewing the meeting recording are options for this meeting.
Ideally, the workshop/meeting materials (e.g. slide decks) would have been posted prior to the meeting. Even after the meeting, posting workshop materials and documents would bolster public engagement.
In the future, please choose meeting options that allow for the most public participation. Doing so speaks to your commitment to your vision for transparent government.
Thank you for your consideration.
Margaux Kambara
Lake County Resident
A request for a disability -related modification or accommodation necessary to participate in the Board of Supervisors meeting is hereby made
in writing on 3/19/2025 for a virtual option to accommodate disabilities. This request has been made least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Your agenda lacks information on how to contact the Clerk. Therefore a reasonable person would believe this is the correct outlet/place to do so.