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This article was published 10/6/2014 (1723 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Mayoral hopeful Brian Bowman's first campaign promise is to remove what he considers to be the secrecy behind the decision-making at city hall.

Bowman made his announcement on Tuesday, itemizing how he would "open up" city hall and promising to create the Office of Engagement, which would be the public source of information for all civic activities.

"There is a public perception that secret deals and major decisions, in the absence of public consultations, are occurring," Bowman said during a news event from the courtyard at city hall.

"We know there is a lack of access to governance and public officials at city hall. There is a perception that too many decisions are being made by too few people behind closed doors."