August 23, 2011
Does Ohio law allow videotaping of council meetings?
I have a local AM talk radio show in Ohio. Recently, I decided to visit my local council meetings and…
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August 22, 2011
Can I appeal a records request denial from State Medical Board?
I made a request to the California Medical Board for licensing application information. The Medical Board denied my request and…
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August 21, 2011
Board retailiating against former colleague who called them on Brown Act violations
I am a former 15 year elected official for a small airport special district. Prior to being a board member,…
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August 19, 2011
Can law enforcement seal a search warrant that gathered evidence on a civil case?
1) Can a law enforcement agency use a search warrant to gather evidence in an anticipated civil case?
2) Can…
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August 19, 2011
Should complaints against belligerent councilman be public?
I am a reporter trying to access public records for two investigations regarding incidents involving a City Councilman— one at…
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August 18, 2011
School district claims too busy to fulfill document request
I have made numerous attempts to view board meeting minutes, a contract with a specific vendor, payment documents to that…
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August 17, 2011
How to access Health & Safety building layout plans
I need copies of site plans and store layout plans for evidence in a Planning Commission Appeal. I am aware…
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August 16, 2011
Are the applications for state professional licenses public?
I am a researcher for a state government agency. For a current project, I hoped to access the applications for…
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August 12, 2011
State college employees using work email for political campaigning
A member of the staff of a state college used his work email address for over two years to conduct…
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August 8, 2011
Park & Rec “advisory committee” keeping its advice secret
1. Can the (recently appointed) president of a Park and Recreation board form a “Management Committee” without approval of the…