COMMUNICATION
(A page dedicated to Sultan's own special way of communicating)

"WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE AFRAID OF?" - Question posed to mayor and city council during January 16, 2002 council meeting

One of the most precious concepts upon which this country was founded is the simple principle that government FOR the people, because it IS the people.

Fun with Dick & Jane: "Recording Wars" -- When everyone played "Show & Tell" with antique, non-functioning boom boxes and microphones
As anyone who lives in Sultan knows, the Sultan government has traditionally had its own unique way of communicating: As little as possible. That is what G.R.I.T. is all about and why it was started. This page is dedicated historical attempts to gain better communication, some of which have failed, some successful, and some continuing and oingoing; as well as to communication in general. Please email us if you would like to add any experiences of your own.

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COMMUNICATION WITH THE CITY OF SULTAN:

(We will be adding examples as we have time. There are a LOT of such communications with the city, as appear below.):

6-1-01 Email, Storm to Mayor and others, re lack of responsiveness
10-11-01 Email Exchange, Stan Otto to L. Koenig Re city's PA system
11-8-01 Email Storm to city officials Re Posting of Legal Notice
Cancellation of the 1-15-02 PC hearing which was inappropriately scheduled by city staff rather than by the council
Email to Mayor Rowe and Laura Koenig 12-01-01 Requesting Improvement in Communication
Email from Police Comander J. C. Becker 1/10/02, announcing discontinuance as a volunteer who maintains the city's website
1-14-02 Email letter from Stan Otto, a Willow Run resident and community leader, to the City Clerk (1-14-02), requesting a PA system so residents can hear what the mayor and council members are saying.

MUCH, MUCH MORE TO COME..... There are L-O-T-S of these....

COMMUNICATION WITH OTHER GOVERNENT AGENCIES:

(Gettin around to it, folks!)

What is Public Information? What is the difference between a private meeting and a public one? Click here for answers.

An Opinion by the AG on recording of public meetings