Florida governor communications with Jeb Bush re: SCOTUS gay marriage ruling
| Submitted | July 6, 2015 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Florida's Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. secs. 119.01 to 119.15 (1995)), I hereby request the following records:
All communications (to include emails and other correspondence) to or from Jeb Bush and his staff, between January 1, 2015 to the date this request is processed, that relate to the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell vs. Hodges.
For email communications, please search for the following keywords:
"Obergefell"
"same-sex"
"marriage license"
"homosexual"
"gay"
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Scott Open Government
Good morning Mr. Musgrave,
Governor Rick Scott’s Office of Open Government received your request for records, a copy of which is below for your reference. However, the requested emails are not public records within the custody of The Executive Office of the Governor.
Sincerely,
Shelby Cecil
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott
PL-04 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-9248
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.
Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environment where private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools prepare students for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter <http://www.flgov.com/newsletter> .
@ItsWorkingFL
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Please cite a provision under the Florida public records statute that justifies your statement. The footer in your own emails advises: "Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure."
This is a request for correspondence between the office of Gov. Rick Scott and former Governor Jeb Bush on the below topic.
Please advise.
Thank you,
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock
From: Scott Open Government
Mr. Musgrave,
The Governor’s Office of Open Government is in receipt of your request for records as stated in your email below A search for responsive records will be initiated and someone from this office will be back in touch with you soon. If the search produces a volume of records which indicates that there will be a fee associated with your request, you will be provided with a fee estimate for your review. Please note that your initial email did not request documents between the Executive Office of the Governor and former Governor Jeb Bush.
Sincerely,
Shelby Cecil
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott
PL-04 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-9248
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.
Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environment where private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools prepare students for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter <http://www.flgov.com/newsletter> .
@ItsWorkingFL
From: Cecil, Shelby
Good afternoon Mr. Musgrave,
Governor Rick Scott’s Office of Open Government received your request for records as stated in the emails below. A search of the Executive Office of the Governor’s files produced no documents responsive to your request. Please feel free to contact the Office of Open Government if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Shelby Cecil
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott
PL-04 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-9248
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.
Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environment where private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools prepare students for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter<http://www.flgov.com/newsletter>.
@ItsWorkingFL
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