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Brown Act

Public comment vs. speaking on agenda item

[…] No denying his right to speak - just a question of what is appropriate. I realize that a member of the public can speak on any item ON THE AGENDA but for items not on the agenda, it needs to be under public comment. I would like to know if I was correct or not.

September 27, 2011
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CPRA

The CPRA and privately owned utilities companies

[…] that relate to the American Water Company are presumptively open to public inspection. You can find more information about the Public Records Act, including a sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition website at http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline […]

August 7, 2011
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CPRA

School district denies request for annual audit

[…] contract is awarded, presumably the contract would be subject to disclosure under the Act.You can find more information about the Public Records Act, including a sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition web site at http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC […]

July 27, 2011
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Brown Act First Amendment

What the Brown Act Rules on a Postponing Public Meeting?

[…] And find out what can be done to prevent future instances such as the one I’ve described. This organization has a history of Brown Act violations that go back as far as 2009 and beyond. As an employee I am also concerned that asking them to correct this issue, could put my employment at stake.

December 13, 2018
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Anonymous speech, although constitutionally protected, is mostly digital graffiti

[…] These online publications hold tremendous promise as competitors for local newspapers and as vehicles for self-expression by community residents who previously had no means, save the occasional letter-to-the-editor, to make their voices heard. These blogs, however, will not be taken seriously if their authors persist in hiding their identity. Bloggers must take responsibility for […]
- Free Expression
June 3, 2009
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CPRA

Can my access to public records be limited to “by appt. only”?

[…] the agency. Alternatively, you might consider requesting the records from the agency in writing. See Govt. Code § 6252(e). If you make a written request (a sample letter is available here), the agency must determine whether the records are subject to the PRA within 10 days of your request, and "promptly notify" you, in writing, […]

August 26, 2016
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Court Records CPRA Police Records

Can I be denied access to files on decades-old, closed murder case?

[…] why disclosure would benefit the public (increased awareness of child safety, for example). You can find additional information about the Public Records Act, include a sample request letter, on the FAC’s website here. I wish you the best of luck with your Foundation and in your endeavors to educate the public about child safety. […]

April 10, 2015
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July 3, 2024
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Brown Act

Public Commenting, The Brown Act, and Closed Session Items

[…] they go into closed session, but currently they are only scheduling such public comment on the prior day, and not before just the Division of Licensing, but before the entire Medical Board. May I correctly insist on their scheduling public comment on Friday instead of Thursday, or is their scheduling public comment for Thursday sufficient?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA Police Records

Police Denied My Request For An Incident Report

[…] procedures…or security files compiled by any other state or local police agency, or any investigatory or security files compiled by any other state or local agency for correctional, law enforcement, or licensing purposes." However, there is certain information that police are required to release. First, victims are entitled to certain information related to […]

January 4, 2020