Public Records Request for Communication, Documents, Calendars
Submitted | Sept. 22, 2017 |
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Communications
From: Matt Kasper
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:
Copies of all email communication and documents to/from Governor Rick Scott, Chief of Staff Jackie Schutz Zeckman, Deputy Chief of Staff Brad Piepenbrink specifically regarding the appointments to the Public Service Commission. Terms that can be used in the search are "Jimmy Patronis", "Patronis", "Art Graham", "Graham", "Ronald Brisé", "Brisé", "Gary Clark", "Clark", "Ritch Workman", "Workman", "PSC", "Public Service Commission".
Documents includes all papers, letters, or means of transmission made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency.
The timeframe of this request is limited to June 1, 2017 and September 16, 2017.
I am also requesting copies of the electronic calendars of Governor Rick Scott, Chief of Staff Jackie Schutz Zeckman, Deputy Chief of Staff Brad Piepenbrink between June 1, 2017 and September 16, 2017.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, this request is not being made for commercial purposes, and the organization I work for, the Energy and Policy Institute, can be classified as a representative of the news media. Additionally, I have accounts with Republic Report and Huffington Post that are used to disseminate information received from public record requests.
In the event that there are fees, 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,
Matt Kasper
From: Scott Open Government
Mr. Kasper,
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. Thank you for contacting the Executive Office of the Governor, and please give us a call at your earliest convenience regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Connor Woodburn
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 717-9248
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From: Scott Open Government
Mr. Kasper,
Governor Rick Scott’s Office of Open Government received your request for records, a copy of which is below for your reference. In order for us to begin processing your request, please provide the time period for the records that you would like us to search.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gorman
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 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.
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From: Scott Open Government
Mr. Kasper,
I just wanted to check that you received our email below requesting additional information. In order for us to begin processing your request, please provide the time period for the records that you would like us to search. Also, if you could give our office a call at your earliest convenience to discuss your request. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gorman
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 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.
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From: Matt Kasper
Hi Amanda,
I'm sorry for the delay. I just called the office and left a message. I'm at 630-908-9615 to discuss this request.
The time period for a search of records is limited to June 1, 2017 and September 16, 2017.
Thank you,
Matt
From: Matt Kasper
And just to provide more clarification, the time period of my request is June 1, 2017 through September 16, 2017. Sorry for any confusion.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Executive Office of the Governor of Florida
Mr. Kasper,
Do you mind calling our office at our convenience to discuss your below request? I have a couple more questions for you regarding how you would like us to proceed. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gorman
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 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.
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From: Matt Kasper
Hello,
I just wanted to check and see if there was an update you can provide me regarding this records request.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Matt Kasper
Hello,
I just wanted to check and see if there was an update you can provide me regarding this records request.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Executive Office of the Governor of Florida
Mr. Kasper,
Thank you for reaching out. We are working on compiling your files and hope to get the records to you soon. We apologize for the delay and would like to thank you for your continued patience. Please feel free to reach out for another update whenever you would like.
Thank you again,
Connor Woodburn
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 717-9248
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Executive Office of the Governor of Florida
A search of the Executive Office of the Governor’s files has produced 523 pages responsive to your request. You may find your records on the Governor’s Website at the link provided below under “2-2-2018_KASPER_01-P_Responsive_Documents”. Thank you for contacting the Executive Office of the Governor.
Sincerely,
Connor Woodburn
Office of Open Government
Executive Office of the Governor
1604 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 717-9248
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