(OPGOV.NEWS GLOBAL) --- Who does a local news reporter answer to?
You should be the answer, but you're not.
OpGov.News is changing that. The new nationwide, hyper-local media outlet is altering the way your community news is delivered from the desk. Long gone are the days when a citizen’s concern is ignored because an editor rejects it since it's not sexy enough.
While major media moguls continue to report more state and national news, local issues continue to remain buried beneath more sensational headlines. The lack of coverage has led to local corruption on one of the highest levels nationwide, with city officials across the U.S. ignoring policy while creating stricter local laws, slowly silencing taxpayers.
However, you can change that by becoming one of the first OpGov—news monthly contributors. No media outlet has ever asked citizens to come to the table weekly with reporters to ensure fair, transparent news coverage. But we are pulling up a chair for you as a sustaining member, which gives you a say in what news your neighborhood gets. From having a say in story coverage to writing a monthly opinion piece, you help keep our media outlet in check while holding officials accountable.
The invitation-based membership entails a weekly editorial meeting, where you and your community reporter discuss the most relevant, timely community issues. The forum offers an opportunity for you to share what matters most to your neighborhood, while reporters let you in on the most recent local government discussions and policy decisions.
Together, you and OpGov.News reporters become a force to be reckoned with in your community, which is exactly the way it should be. The formula has already proved successful, with at least three cities from the East to the West Coast changing local policy after OpGov.News kept citizen stories front and center. You and your local reporter will assure officials know your name and what matters to you. They will have to listen to the issue, which will be publicized in print and online for a growing audience.
OpGov.News keeps the membership fee affordable, offering a $35 monthly or $300 annual subscription, saving members up to $60 when paid in full. Citizens who want a seat at the table will have the opportunity to meet with the local reporter before signing up to ensure their membership works for them. From there, it is just a matter of time before your concerns become public, making officials and the community aware of where you stand.
It's time for your story and concerns to make the headlines with OpGov.News.
(Photo: Naomi Heinen, San Francisco OpGov.News reporter ready to meet with you)
So grab a cup of coffee, a pen, and paper, and come sit down with us at the editorial table to help create community news that makes a real difference in your life and your neighbors.
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