A public records request into the collapse of the Market East arena proposal has been met with resistance from city officials. The city and SEPTA have defied a 2023 order to release files, raising questions about what they are trying to conceal. The author argues that the public has a right to know the details behind the failed deal, citing the importance of transparency in government.
The public has a right to know how the Sixers arena debacle happened. Why won’t city officials tell us?
“The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has explained that the Right-to-Know Law allows the public to ‘scrutinize the actions of public officials and make public officials accountable for their actions.’ The construction and operation of 76 Place will significantly impact SEPTA. The construction will disrupt SEPTA’s infrastructure and operations, increasing SEPTA’s costs.
PHILADELPHIA SIXERS ARENA CITY OFFICIALS PUBLIC RECORDS TRANSPARENCY SEPTA DEVELOPMENT GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
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