Politics & Government

Nominate Local Champions of Open Government

Sunshine Week kicks off March 11. In preparation, we're encouraging our readers to nominate area open-government activists for the Sunshine Week Local Heroes contest.

Do you know people in Hermosa Beach who have championed local government transparency?

Hermosa Beach Patch is participating in 2012, which begins on March 11, by promoting the Sunshine Week organization’s national Local Heroes contest.

We’ll also be talking up, covering and conversing with you about open government and freedom of information on our site during that week so stay tuned.

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This week we want to kick that conversation off with a call to action to you to nominate local open government champions who have played a significant role fighting for local government transparency.

The deadline for nominations is Monday so put this on your Must Do list right away. The winner will be honored in Washington. We'll share the winners with you.

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To nominate someone, fill out the Sunshine Week online nomination form.

Faced any challenges with government transparency in our town? Share your stories by emailing jacqueline@patch.com and we'll share them with the community.


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