Promises, Promises: Dayton Backtracks On Calendar

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton won't allow inspection of his daily calendar despite saying as a candidate that taxpayers should know how he's spending his time and meeting with privately.

Dayton told The Associated Press during his 2010 campaign that he would open his schedule to public view. AP followed up in December with a formal records request and was told the administration doesn't consider calendar data to be public.

The Democrat's current posture mirrors that of his predecessors who carefully guarded their appointment calendars. They have cited legal opinions on data privacy and security concerns. All have released a self-selected public events schedule.

Dayton adviser Bob Hume argues that Dayton has been more accessible than any recent governor and puts out more information on his whereabouts than predecessors.

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