Summary
The clerk's office handled about 306 FOIA requests in 2025 — down from a projected peak until a September surge — with large requests taking weeks or months. Council was briefed on deadlines, appeals to the mayor, and conservative fee practices.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Large requests can take weeks of staff time; fees charged are deliberately below actual cost.
✅Who benefits
Residents requesting records get a transparent, legally compliant process at below-cost fees.
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