Keeping City Hall honest. Newspapers played that important civic role at one time.
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Today, readership is way down for most printed publications. Local politicians not losing sleep over that one. No need to let taxpayers know exactly how the sausage is made.
Some traditional newspapers have successfully transformed themselves. The Cape May County Herald certainly did.
The family-owned Cape May County Herald double-downed on ‘hyperlocal journalism’ where most reporting is local in nature. They ask the tough questions. Especially when it comes to local City Hall transparency.
Some officials not exactly thrilled with ZOOM, etc. Some push back every chance they can.
One such official is Len Desiderio. He’s the Mayor of Sea Isle City. He’s also a Cape May County Commissioner.
Who else is dragging their feet? Margate Mayor, Mike Collins prohibits live ZOOM video of Margate Commission meetings. Planning Board Mtgs too.
Brigantine’s Vince Sera also sees no reason to live video-stream Planning Board meetings.
CRDA and the Atlantic City School Board prefer to operate in the digital dark.
The Cape May County Herald is always holding elected officials accountable. The Press of Atlantic City should follow their lead.
Live ZOOM video of public meetings is excellent way to monitor and document local politician decision making.
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Desiderio vs Morey.
Compare Downbeach to Stone Harbor and Sea Isle.
Thank you for talking about dangerous e-bikes on the boardwalk! They are a serious accident waiting to happen. Sheri is right, where is the enforcement???
I’m intimidated to go there but have been extremely vocal about the lack of transparency.
They (Len & side show circus) hate me.
I am a 64 year old resident who was just arrested for the first time in my life 3 weeks ago-2 days after I spoke about corruption at the Wildwood Crest Borough meeting on April 9, 2025.
I was bullied on local groups on FB (Cape May Live) and a bogus investigation was done to protect a group of “political party” and I am paying the price…
I am VOCAL out at the county where I have also been addressing double salaries to people that are not working 80 hours a week.