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Tag Archives: freedom of information
The Open Public Meetings Act and Electronic Communications
I’ve recently been asked about Washington’s open public meetings act, and how it affects email. I have attached a great article about it from Washington’s Municipal Research Center. Even though council email is a recognized public record, an exchange of … Continue reading
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A little more on public email; USA Today picks up the story
I really appreciated the strong positive response to my making my council email available for informal public review, anytime. I was intrigued with how the story traveled across the US, and how so many people recognized the numerous advantages in … Continue reading
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Today’s Seattle Times: Councilman wants his e-mail to be open book
“Inside e-mail, there’s name-calling that occurs, there’s crazy assumptions that people make, there’s unsubstantiated reframing of issues,” Corman said. “And I’m not just talking about constituents — often it’s other public officials that are doing it.” Councilman wants his e-mail … Continue reading
Councilwoman Palmer eagerly jumps aboard the public email initiative
From: pkplmarcie@comcast.net To: racorman@comcast.net (Randy Corman),Jmedzegian@ci.renton.wa.us Subject: Email public access Friday, December 22, 2006 15:30:36 Randy, I just came from your website and saw the entry about our Council email. Julia, please do the same with mine. I totally agree … Continue reading
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Official notification to City about my intent to make council email readily available to the public
From: Corman, Randy Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:51 PM To: ‘Julia Medzegian’; Jay Covington Subject: Making council email more accessible to the public Julia, Jay – Please forward appropriately for me. Thanks, Randy ______________________________________________________________________ Dear Council, Mayor, City Clerk, … Continue reading
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Time for Renton officials to make our email more available to the public
All of our council email is public record, and I feel that the public needs better access to it. Therefore, starting immediately, I will ask that my council email be printed and placed in a notebook for public review. I’m … Continue reading
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Attorney General Rob McKenna, a long-time friend of Renton, works to promote open government
Mr. McKenna was the Eastside’s and Renton’s King County Councilman for many years prior to winning his State Attoney General post. Here is an article about his diligent work to further open access to government records. Thursday, December 21, 2006 … Continue reading