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New report highlights shortcomings of Colorado electronic records retention
Technology has created new problems - and solutions - for government accountability. In Colorado, a transparency group hopes to develop and adopt best practices for its state.
This Week’s FOIA Round-Up: The long-awaited story behind Washington’s “sky penis”
In this week’s FOIA roundup, the Navy Times investigates the jet that drew a giant penis over Washington state, text messages indicate that Michigan Representative Larry Inman sought campaign contributions in exchange for his vote, and records reveal that West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has been largely absent from his legislative responsibilities.
Officials’ Facebook posts remain a public records grey area
With the option to air grievances and conduct discussions via direct messages and private posts, some cities are able to sidestep public records laws. Is yours among them?
Seattle responded to request for text messages by photocopying a phone
Last year, Seattle-based activist Phil Mocek requested text messages sent by mayor Ed Murray to his staff. Unsurprisingly, the mayor’s press team responded fairly quickly - albeit in a fairly surprisingly way.
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Comms to/from officer Khanh Phan 2021-01-23 - 2021-01-25
Phil Mocek sent this request to the Tacoma Police Department of Tacoma, WA
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Joshua Freed text messages regarding supervised consumption sites since 2016-09-01
Phil Mocek sent this request to the Bothell City Council of Bothell, WA
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Police Messaging Apps Post-TigerText Scandal
Greg Buhl sent this request to the Long Beach Police Department of Long Beach, CA
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Text messages - Seattle Mayor Ed Murray 2016 (City Council)
Phil Mocek sent this request to the Seattle City Council of Seattle, WA
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Text messages - Seattle Mayor Ed Murray 2016 (Deputy Mayor Joncas)
Phil Mocek sent this request to the Office of the Mayor of Seattle, WA