It shouldn’t take a state law to guarantee public comment at local government meetings—but that’s exactly what’s moving through the North Dakota Legislature. Senate Bill 2180 would require city councils, school boards, and other local bodies to set aside time for public input at every regular meeting. Most already do. Some still don’t. That’s the problem. Open government isn’t optional, and if local boards won’t make space for public voices on their own, the state is right to step in.
That’s the summarized opinion of the Grand Forks Herald Editorial board. Read the full story linked below.
