Hawaii’s Secret Hiring Practices Expose Broken Government Transparency
Hawaiʻi state boards violated transparency laws by conducting secret hiring interviews and meetings, risking public trust and accountability. This exposes a dangerous pattern of government opacity that endangers American values of open governance.
When government agencies put politics and secrecy ahead of transparency, who suffers? The hardworking citizens who demand honest oversight and accountability from those in power.Recent revelations from two Hawaii state boards—the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) and the Defender Council—showcase a blatant disregard for the Sunshine Law, designed to protect public access to government decision-making. These agencies admitted to holding closed-door meetings during the hiring of key state officials, violating long-established rules that safeguard good governance.How Can Public Trust Survive When Hiring Happens Behind Closed Doors?The ADC’s board secretly interviewed candidates through a series of private sessions over July and August...
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