public accountability

Casavecchia Calls for ‘Transparency’ as Public Records Raise Questions about His Record

By Matt StoneOctober 14, 2026

Winters City Council incumbent Richard Casavecchia has drawn scrutiny concerning his criminal record and commitment to transparency during his reelection campaign for the November 3 election.

What Would Real Local Democracy Actually Require?

By Matt StoneJanuary 19, 2026

Local governments often engage in performative democracy, offering residents access to decision-making without granting them authority, while maintaining control and limiting public input to advisory gestures.

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