Older folks seeking public records via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) look to a government official and ask, “May I have...?” They wonder how long they must wait for a response and how much it will cost.
Millennials seeking public records, expecting proactive disclosure, look at their tablets and ask themselves, “Where can I find...?” More and more the information will be at their fingertips. They don’t worry about cost, knowing the information will be free.
Older folks wishing to improve FOIA can beseech their legislators, but are often ignored.
Millennials, determined to exploit new technology, look to people like Derek Dobies of Jackson, Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, John Lui of New York and Dr. Clifford Lampe at the University of Michigan for guidance.
It's almost as if the two groups occupy parallel universes. The older group seems to dwell on tinkering with the clunky model of information by request to a government gatekeeper, for all appearances oblivious to the fast, easy and free access available online through proactive disclosure.
Communities with governments that resist proactive disclosure will decline.It's almost as if the two groups occupy parallel universes. The older group seems to dwell on tinkering with the clunky model of information by request to a government gatekeeper, for all appearances oblivious to the fast, easy and free access available online through proactive disclosure.
Communities with governments that practice openness will thrive.
How do I know? I read tarot cards.
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