Yonkers Times: NY Coalition for Open Government Issues Report: Silence Is Not Golden

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NY Coalition for Open Government Issues Report: "Silence is Not Golden"

NY Coaliton for Open Government Issues Report: "Silence is Not Golden" | Yonkers Times

-NY Should Recognize the Public’s Right to Speak at Government Meetings Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Speech The phrase “speech is silver, silence is golden” is an old Egyptian proverb, which ...

The phrase “speech is silver, silence is golden” is an old Egyptian proverb, which makes the point that not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate. While this is great life advice, the New York State Legislature has silenced the public by not mandating the public’s right to speak in New York’s Open Meetings Law.

The Author

Paul is the founder of the NY Coalition For Open Government and has truly loved seeing it become what it is today and is excited about its future growth.

As an attorney for 32 years, he is a partner in the law firm of Berzer & Wolf. Prior to his private law practice, Paul served in several government positions with the Buffalo Common Council, Buffalo Housing Authority, and Erie County.

When he is not practicing law and doing open government stuff, Paul enjoys spending time with his spouse, Cheryl, and his three children, Michael, Joseph, and Julia. Paul resides in Amherst, NY, a suburb of Buffalo.