Explore instances highlighting issues of government transparency (or lack thereof) in Wicomico County and Salisbury City. Articles cover access to information, open versus closed meetings, communication failures by officials, budget clarity, and the public's right to know.
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Open Agenda TV S3 E25 County Executive Addresses Smelly Issues
A waste-to-energy conversion project for which the County Executive was recently forced to withdraw support after it was discovered that her administration was spreading misinformation, hiding important facts from the public, and failed to conduct th...
January 5, 2026
S3 E1 Who's Affraid of an Audit? Previewing Jan 6th Council Meeting
Season 3 of OPEN AGENDA is here! In our season premiere (S3 E1) we address the County Executive's unexpected veto of legislation authorizing the Internal Auditor to conduct audits of the County Council—a function that was previously prohibited under...
December 18, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E78 Salisbury City Council Closes the Year with More Controversy
If you didn't like the way in which the vacant Salisbury City Council seat was filled or how its officers were elected, you're going to love the Friday, December 19 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E78). We show you the video clip of Councilwoman April Jac...
December 4, 2025
S2 E74 Salisbury City Council: Behind Closed Doors
Sadly, the Salisbury City Council continues to embarrass itself and sow deep mistrust in the community due to antics like the latest debacle regarding the appointment of D’Shawn Doughty’s replacement in District 2. In this latest episode, we cover t...
November 24, 2025
Open Agenda TV. S2 E72 The 100th Episode Lookback
Quite a treat to say that we’ve reached our 100th episode here at Open Agenda. It’s been an incredibly fun and productive journey since we began just over 18 months ago in July 2024!
November 14, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E70 What Legal Maneuvers Remain for The County Executive to Work with ICE
Although the County Executive recently stated that she's going to delay entering into a 287(g) agreement until after next year's state legislative session, she may be seeking other means to assist ICE with serving immigration warrants. Former County...
November 11, 2025
S2 E69 D'Shawn is Gone: A Salisbury Scandal the Public has a Right to Know
The much anticipated details surrounding the sudden resignation of Salisbury City Council President, D'Shawn Doughty, are now revealed on the Nov. 11 episode of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E69). But many lingering questions remain. Will he be held legally accou...
November 7, 2025
Open Agenda S2 E66: ICE is Melting Beneath the County Executive's Plan to Weaponize Government
It looks like the agreement with ICE has been crushed in Wicomico County. On the Friday, November 7 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E66) you'll see how the County Executive, without prior notice, pulled out of her much publicized and highly controversial...
October 29, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E62 Caring About our Community ICE Updates with Monica Brooks
The president of the Wicomico NAACP, Monica Brooks, joins us in the studio to discuss the county's impending 287(g) agreement with ICE. We'll show you video of Sheriff Mike Lewis' public statements about 287(g) made at a recent Compensation Commissio...
October 22, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E60 Zombie Liquor Bills and Increasing Liquor Stores
County Councilman Joe Holloway joins us for the Wednesday, Oct. 22 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E60). The annual legislative breakfast was held on 10/10, which should have been the perfect opportunity for the public to learn about the legislative agend...