Transparency and Openness in Government

More nightly council meetings and hearings so residents can have greater access to meetings - Most Toledo City Council meetings occur in the afternoon while most people are working.
Internet broadcasting and archiving of all regular and committee meetings - Many similarly sized cities have their own cable access channel. Toledo should live web stream these and archive them on the city's website for viewing at the public's convenience.
Public comment at council meetings - Many governmental bodies allow public comment at their regular business meetings, why not Toledo?
Online posting of state ethics filings - Currently, these are filed with the State of Ohio and never seen again by the public.
Online searchable campaign finance database - Recently, the Lucas County Commissioners posted .pdf files of current campaign finance reports. A great first step towards transparency but a more user friendly database such as the Ohio Secretary of State is needed.
Re-broadcasting of television broadcasts of meetings - Same problem exists with lack of nightly council meetings.

Shining Examples of Open Government

St. Paul Minnesota