The St. Cloud Times editorial board has called for a Town Hall meeting to be convened on the proposal to create a local economic development authority. Now I have no opinion on the merits of the EDA proposal, but I am thrilled at the prospect that actual direct democracy may break out in Minnesota.
For about a year, I have been toying with the idea of creating "Town Hall Minnesota": an organization dedicated to promoting the cause of direct democracy here at home. Engaging the public in the debate on public issues of the day will lead to better policies, I believe.
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