Utah SPJers talk access
By Allison Barlow Hess
Utah SPJ Sunshine Chairwoman
Members of the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of
Professional Journalists recently educated nearly 300 members of the
Utah League of Cities and Towns about open meetings/open records.
Utah law changed significantly in the last legislative session and city
officials need updatding about the changes. SPJ Board members Ed
Carter and Allison Barlow Hess, briefly presented the most significant
changes and provided a handout with internet links for more extensive
research.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns has asked SPJ to make the
presentation an annual event. Utah's Attorney General, who is
charged by law, with Open Meetings' training, has also asked to join
the panel. SPJ offered an open invitation to cities to provide
training in smaller forums throughout the year.