Something New?

Fort Wayne media have a bad habit of pulling their punches. It appears that our lazy, lap-dog media have an aversion to hard news reporting, sticking instead to regurgitating the official "facts" found in press releases and media handouts. It's safer that way, I'm sure.

Every now and then, someone in the media does the right thing, and names names, gives straightforward information and does not alter or shade the facts to shield their friends in high places.

Perhaps it was an oversight, or hopefully a sign that real journalists really do exist in our town. In any event, the Maven offers kudos to the Journal Gazette's Dave Gong, for good reporting and for not only correctly reporting the City Council vote, but also for reporting which council person voted for and against the proposed million dollar Legacy Fund gift to Parkview, Trine University and other rich and powerful players. 

Why is this important? 
FW media, in general, only report the vote at council meetings, and very often confuse the committee vote with the final passage vote. They rarely ever reveal how each council member voted, especially during election years. Whether or not the media is just being lazy, or are trying to do a favor to their rich and powerful friends, no one knows. 
The Maven hopes that this is the beginning of a trend to more transparent reporting, and fewer and fewer breaks being given to the political ruling class, offering them less political cover and providing the taxpayers with valuable information. 

Now, if the City Clerk's office could make meeting minutes available in a more timely manner, that would be good.