Reflections of a Former Town Councilor

series by Darcy Dumont

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Indy Rewind: Opinion: Thoughtful, Deliberate (and Not Rushed) Planning. Reflections by a Soon-to-Be Former Councilor on How This Town Council Fails to Meet the Promises of the Charter, Democracy, Transparency, and Public Participation. (#5)

Darcy DuMont November 10, 2023 1

Indy Rewind, is an occasional feature that reprises previously posted news stories and opinion pieces...

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Opinion: The Balance Of Power On The Town Council. Reflections By A Soon-To-Be-Former Councilor On How This Town Council Fails to Meet The Promises Of The Charter, Democracy, Transparency, And Public Participation. (#4)

Darcy DuMont October 15, 2021 2

Reflections By A Soon-To-Be-Former Councilor On How This Town Council Fails to Meet The Promises...

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Opinion: Checks And Balances In Amherst Town Government. Reflections By A Soon-To-Be-Former-Councilor On How This Town Council Fails To Meet The Promises Of The Charter, Democracy, Transparency, And Public Participation (#3)

Darcy DuMont October 8, 2021 2

Checks and balances are a cornerstone of democracy. The point of providing checks and balances...

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Opinion: Reflections By A Soon To Be Former Councilor On How This Town Council Fails To Meet The Promises Of The Charter, Democracy, Transparency, And Public Participation (#2)

Darcy DuMont October 1, 2021 0

This is the second in a series of columns on the failure of democracy, transparency...

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