Rich Neumeister
@richneumeister
I am an ordinary citizen interested in privacy, government, and information policy. Enjoy old movies and comic books.
A message from Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1937 NYC WPA
Fascinating reads into right now - two books on E.H. Crump, head of the "Crump Machine" of Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee. Held sway for near 50 years. A definite "political boss."
With the World Wide Web, enforcement is challenging, as information on servers and info brokers outside Minnesota’s limited jurisdiction cannot be restricted. One of several points I'm making! There are alternatives, other than total secrecy.
Writing (for last hour) to legislator in response to a proposal to make legislators addresses secret on all public documents. Of course, I oppose for several reasons. Specific action can be done, not total secrecy. I will not be in that fight at #mnleg, but I'll offer my views!
Writing (for last hour) to legislator in response to a proposal to make legislators addresses secret on all public documents. Of course, I oppose for several reasons. Specific action can be done, not total secrecy. I will not be in that fight at #mnleg, but I'll offer my views!
This decision is ripe for specific data requests.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to finalize a deal Thursday afternoon to build an 8,000-seat amphitheater along the Mississippi River. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…
To where a media outlet took time to respond pov Minneapolis bikeway system cost a billion or more $$$ says something. But also of individuals who believe it, says something, too. minnpost.com/fact-briefs/20…
I would like government entities to also do program opposite, How to report 'government fraud'
Fraudsters are getting smarter — but so can you. In this video, we walk you through common scams that target residents and businesses. 👉 Visit stpaul.gov/fraud-preventi… or call 651-266-8989 to verify any City invoice or report a concern. 👉 Full video: youtu.be/R9EoETdTt2Y?si…
If a Minnesota law enforcement agent using a #drone to help their officers get a suspect and then sees 'live' the officers doing bad stuff to suspect, why is it not being recorded? One of the questions trying to answer with specific data requests
My view it 'will' not could. It all depends how the argument is made. Needs to rest on facts, not blow hard dynamics! Whether from inside the DFL or outside with GOP. #mnleg
Walz administration faces more scrutiny as FBI investigates fraud in another state program. The issue could be a vulnerability for the DFL governor if he decides to runs for re-election next year. startribune.com/walz-administr…
I'll think of you as I watch my 1950's and 1960's Japanese samurai and crime films! 日本で楽しい時間を過ごしてください リッチ
I'm chasing the heat and spending August in Japan. If news happens -- a Ward 4 election, candidates filing for St. Paul mayor, mayoral budget address, final vote on rezoning Hamm's Brewery -- count me out. Phone will be off. House boobytrapped. Good luck! japan.travel/en/guide/augus…
Hearing more NDA's being used to deny public data. Those cities and leaders betraying their constituents over corporate interests. Signing NDAs to shield data center deals from public scrutiny undermines their duty to serve the people. Secrecy breeds contempt! #mnleg #secrecy
Good morning. July 23, 2023 @NewYorker cover "Recipe for Disaster" Christoph Niemann
"I was called everything in the book that they could think of, including that I was a #Socialist and a #Communist and an anarchist and I don't know what all." Harry Truman, 'Plain Speaking'