Professor Dick Simpson comments on virtual vs in-person access to government officials and impact on representative accountability in Chicago Tribune op-ed
In a Chicago Tribune op-ed written by Bryan Zarou, director of policy for the Better Government Association, Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, says that Zoom-friendly public meetings should not replace in-person version as access to elected officials by citizens and journalists helps hold governments accountable.
Modified on July 12, 2022