2008 Pledge
Candidates for state or local offices, the Nevada Legislature or the judiciary are invited to sign the Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition’s Open Government Pledge (choose the appropriate paragraph):
Judicial candidate
As a candidate for _________________________, I, _________________________, agree that the best form of government is one that is open and transparent. I pledge that if elected to the judiciary I will do all I can to keep court proceedings and court records as open as possible for all.
Signature______________________________________________
Date____________________
Local or state candidate
As a candidate for _________________________, I, _________________________, endorse the purpose of Nevada’s open meeting and public records laws and will work to ensure the public’s ability to access government. I agree that the best form of government is one that is fully open and accessible, and I will support policies that give people the ability to understand and exercise their inherent political power. Specifically, I pledge that if elected I will insist public bodies upon which I serve will comply with not only the letter but also the spirit of Nevada’s open meeting and public records laws.
Signature______________________________________________
Date____________________
Legislative candidate
As a candidate for _________________________, I, _________________________, pledge to support open government. I agree that the best form of government is one that is open and transparent and will fully support the spirit of Nevada’s open meeting and public records laws. I pledge to support policies and laws that will give the people of the State of Nevada the ability to be fully informed about government so they can efficiently and intelligently exercise their inherent political power. I also pledge to support legislation to strengthen the letter and spirit of Nevada’s open meeting and public records laws.
Signature______________________________________________
Date____________________
Candidates who have signed an Open Government Pledge will be listed on this Web site. If you would like to sign an Open Government Pledge, fill out one for state or local offices, the Nevada Legislature or the judiciary and return it to us by Oct. 1.
Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition
P.O. Box 270872
Las Vegas, NV 89127
You may also fax it to 702-383-4676, or e-mail to pledge@nevadafoic.org with your affirmation.