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"Citizens deserve a fully transparent government, at all levels. When our money is being spent, we should have access to our decision-makers,” says Rick Weldon. “House Bill 698, passed in 2006, was only a start. |
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Common Cause, a nationwide nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest, listed HB 698 as the most significant piece of legislation passed in 2006 by the Maryland General Assembly.
Common Cause is committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy."
Rick Weldon responds to your concerns, advocates for your needs, empowers you by opening government’s door and when necessary, joins your battles to ensure that your voice is heard.
Open Meetings Act, HB 698 closed the loophole that allowed government to conduct business behind closed doors. Rick Weldon worked to pass legislation that mandated the same requirements when government operates an executive function as an administrative function. |
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Rick Weldon opened government’s doors so that Urbana citizens could intervene late in a new transmission corridor application and also have 90 days to come up to speed and effectively participate.
Result: First time in Maryland’s PPRP history – sided with citizens and recommended denial |
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Obtained PSC support for public outreach prior to application for power plant/transmission lines |
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Road Safety in Urbana – guided concerned parents through government’s process so that they could collaborate with business and government in planning that jeopardized children’s safety.
Result: Developer and State Highway designed separate road to keep business traffic out of neighborhood streets |
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