As the county's budget season draws to a close, OPEN AGENDA (S2 E20) discusses the lack of transparency in the process, questionable spending on capital projects, expansion of government, and the arbitrary means by which employee pay raises are being determined. We explore whether the county's financial future is being mortgaged leading to higher taxes down the road, and question why the County Executive will not allow department heads to meet with the county council so that budgetary needs can be better assessed. It's your money and concerned taxpayers should know how it's being spent. Tune in and be informed.