"John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012."
"Reinvent Albany's recent advocacy includes putting teeth in the state's Freedom of Information Law, helping win the creation of the state's public campaign matching system, and greater funding and transparency for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority."
"Kaehny's April 30 interview will focus on Buffalo's City Hall as a citizen panel commissioned by the Common Council considers changes to the city charter, as well as the self-serving ways of state government and the special interests that unduly influence it."
John Kaehny, co-founder of Reinvent Albany, will speak at an Investigative Post event on April 30. He will address issues in Albany and propose reforms for Buffalo's government, focusing on changes to the city charter. Kaehny has a history of advocating for government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law. His insights will cover the influence of special interests on state government and the ongoing charter revision efforts in Buffalo, which may lead to a public referendum.
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