Commissioner Candidate Wants To Restore Trust

One of the biggest buzzwords throughout politics right now is transparency. Transparency in reporting, meetings, and decision-making all surround current incumbents and candidates for office. Former Cumberland council member and Republican candidate for Allegany County Commissioner, Seth Bernard, tells WCBC that government transparency is one of his goals for the office…

“Restore that public trust. And it’s not just about the county following the law when it comes to these open meetings that they’ve had violations on. It’s really about making sure that the public is understanding the decisions that are being made and I think that’s just – that the county is missing the mark there.”