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Op-ed: Don’t let local governments gut the (Washington) Public Records Act

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Opinion from the Seattle Times:

FOR 40 years, Washington’s Public Records Act has been a window for anyone to see what’s going on in state, county and city governments, schools and other local agencies. As a recent example, this landmark law helped The Seattle Times uncover troubles leading to Rob Holland’s resignation from the Port of Seattle Commission.

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In Oshkosh, Wisc., transparency is key

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From Government Technology:

In Oshkosh, Wisc., transparency policies are a priority. In the city, these policies make agencies run more efficiently, and provide the public with more services and information.

And on March 10, the city will showcase its commitment to transparency during Sunshine Week – an event that encourages governments from across the nation to discuss how transparency can provide value to the public.

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Jefferson hires outside attorney for public records case

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From Peninsula Daily News:

PORT TOWNSEND, WA — A lawsuit over a public records request has led to Jefferson County retaining outside legal counsel to advise the county about the case.

Mats Mats resident Mike Belenski is seeking Internet access logs that show the websites visited by county employees and how much time was spent on each site.

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Mike Juley: Don’t hike cost of public records

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Opinion from Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council:

A ruling last year by the Wisconsin Supreme Court involving the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel became the focus of attention Feb. 27, when a state Assembly committee held a public hearing on a bill, AB 26, that would drastically increase the cost of obtaining public records.

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Utah bill requiring free public records sent back to drawing board

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From The Salt Lake Tribune:

Rep. Brian King’s efforts to require agency’s to provide public documents at no cost is going on the back burner.

The House Political Subdivisions Committee voted unanimously Monday to send HB122 back to the House Rules Committee to be assigned to interim study during the year. House Minority Leader Jennifer Seelig, D-Salt Lake City, said that would give King time to work out concerns raised by opponents of the bill.

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Andy Thibault: Want the bum’s rush? Ask for public records in Connecticut

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Opinion from FoothillsMediaGroup.com:

Connecticut’s Freedom of Information law was once the pride of the nation. It has withstood numerous assaults by judges, legislators and other officials with plenty to hide.

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