Amanda Martin quoted on improperly noticed meeting in Ronda

Last week, the Wilkes Journal-Patriot reported on an improperly noticed meeting in the town of Ronda, North Carolina. During the meeting, town leaders discussed changes in spending and services provided by the town.

The paper asked SMVT partner Amanda Martin to comment.

Area media were not notified about the Thursday work session, which is a violation of the state open meetings law, said Amanda Martin, general counsel to the N.C. Press Association, on Friday morning.

“All municipalities have to notify local media on special meetings if a letter from the newspaper is on file,” said Ms. Martin.

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