With a room full of supporters and family, former AFSCME Council 59 Executive Director Paul Aylward, took to the mayor’s chair for the first time Monday night….
And while a few gaffs and mis-steps are expected on the maiden voyage in leading a commission meeting, Aylward had to handle an inquiry into allegations of the Huron City Commission engaging in secrecy and conducting meetings in an illegal manner…
Huron resident Cliff Hadley was referring to an story printed in an April 22nd edition of a Huron newspaper referring to comments made by Aylward and incoming Commissioner Gary Harrington during a campaign appearance together. Harrington says the responses given were about the communities perceived over use of executive sessions…
Aylward added that state laws dictate much of what municipal and school boards are allowed to open and close. District 22 Representative Peggy Gibson also spoke about what the legislature is trying to do the make government more transparent. You can hear the entire exchange from last night by clicking on the audio player: secrecy issue