Petersburg Pilot -

The assembly needs to reconsider their vote to initiate a training session to disseminate information about state law regarding the open meetings act.

It’s important that all assembly, board and commission members be aware of the requirements of the law as they carry out the duties of elected office.

The $5,800 cost of the training proposed at the assembly meeting is a modest sum to pay if it prevents a lawsuit resulting from an open meetings violation.

Furthermore, since it will be convened as a public meeting, citizens can learn more about the law and the importance of keeping government tra...