Government transparency is turning into a key issue in the race for Merriam mayor, after one candidate’s frequent public records requests have prompted the city to change how it responds to such requests.
Billy Croan, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Bob Pape, has a long history of being civically involved in Merriam through volunteering and regular meeting attendance.
He’s driving his mayoral campaign, in part, on a platform urging more government transparency and accountability, as well as showing up and listening to neighbors. He’s filed nearly two dozen public records requests this year and frequently emails city staff…