The controversy stems from a law passed earlier this year that requires elected leaders in smaller cities to fill our a more rigorous financial disclosure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Seminole City Council member Jim Olliver announced he was joining local officials around the state in resigning from office at the end of the year, he said it was because Florida lawmakers are trying \u201cto punish cities \u2026 to weaken the government closest to the voices of the people.\u201d The Legislature\u2019s alleged sin? Requiring local officials to start filing more detailed financial disclosures forms, the goal being to help voters better monitor their spending decisions and potential conflicts of interest. So excuse us if we ignore the crocodile tears.No one is suggesting it\u2019s fun for elected officials to tell the world how well \u2014 or not \u2014 they are doing financially. But with political power comes political accountability. Some local boards spend millions of dollars every year in public money. Increased transparency is the least voters deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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