Is Government Gatekeeping Silencing Reporters and Citizens?
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In this conversation, Potomac Local News founder Uriah Kiser speaks with Megan Rhyne, Executive Director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, about a growing problem appearing in local governments across Virginia:
Government gatekeeping — when administrators block direct access between citizens/reporters and their elected officials.
Prompted by a recent incident in Stafford County, where Supervisor Dr. Pamela Young abstained from a major data-center vote without explanation and then criticized reporters for asking why, Megan explains why these barriers are deeply harmful to democratic accountability.
This interview explores:
How government gatekeeping works — and why officials use it
Why routing all questions through county administrators undermines transparency
The impact on citizens, not just journalists
How FOIA is misused as a shield to avoid answering basic questions
The cultural shift toward message-control inside local government
Why access, not convenience, is the foundation of public trust
If you’re concerned about transparency, press freedom, or your right to directly question elected officials, this discussion is essential viewing.
🔗 Learn more about the Virginia Coalition for Open Government: opengovva.org
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