Tag: transparency

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

See something, say something

by Diane Benjamin “The world is a dangerous place.  Not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.” Albert Einstein. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has a campaign: “If you see something, say something”. She is encouraging citizens to spy on other citizens, […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Is Jim Fruin violating the Code of Conduct?

Link to the Code of Conduct:   http://viabn.net/home/58 Jim Fruin evidently is trying a new career.  This ad was in last Friday’s newspaper.  It specifically says he has been an alderman  in Bloomington for 14 years. According to the code, which he either wrote or assisted in writing: Council members should only use their title when conducting official […]