Tag: FOIA

What if Romney could FOIA Ron Paul’s campaign plan?

While we wait for the Super Tuesday results I want to give you a thought about a "what if." The mayoral race in Hampton currently has two candidates: current Mayor Molly Ward and Councilman Donnie Tuck.  A PAC recently submitted a FOIA request for emails from Councilman Tuck. What is unusual about this particular request is the group wants … Continue reading What if Romney could FOIA Ron Paul’s campaign plan? →

FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow

Tomorrow (April 27, 2011) at the Roanoke Times building in Roanoke, a FOIA workshop will be held from 9:30AM until Noon. There is still time to register for this worthwhile program. Following this program, there will be a Records Management Seminar from 1:30PM until 4PM. There are several informational links to check out if you … Continue reading FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow →

Judge ignores FOIA law, refuses civil penalty on Westmoreland County

This article is reprinted from my blog a few weeks ago. The story is too good not to give it an encore. Heartland of Virginia During the trial phase of an action brought recently by citizens in Westmoreland County, a judge refused civil penalties for the Board of Supervisors, the Administrator of the IDA (Industrial … Continue reading Judge ignores FOIA law, refuses civil penalty on Westmoreland County →

Sunshine Week starts March 13th

By Mark Brooks March 16, 2011 is James Madison's birthday. It is also during Sunshine Week for this year. Megan Rhyne, Director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, has a post on her blog with some early information. Her organization (VCOG), is the Virginia coordinator for Sunshine Week. The Freedom of Information Act is … Continue reading Sunshine Week starts March 13th →

Fairfax Schools complain about following FOIA law

By Mark Brooks Elizabeth Schultz just wanted to find out information about a school that had been going to be renovated. The same school turned up listed for closure later, to the surprise of almost everyone. Clifton Elementary, in the Fairfax Public Schools system, is the school in question. She was concerned about decisions being … Continue reading Fairfax Schools complain about following FOIA law →