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Committee continues FOIA library and open-data ordinances after public comment and administration briefing
Summary
Council sponsors and residents urged a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) library and open-data measures; administration described an ongoing JustFOIA software procurement and asked for more time to address scope, liability and staffing questions. Committee continued the FOIA/open-data papers to Oct. 22, 2025.
Council members and a group of residents, reporters and civic organizations urged the Governmental Operations Committee to adopt three transparency-related ordinances that would create an online FOIA library, expand open-data definitions and tighten disclosure for appointed boards. Sponsors framed the package as “radical transparency” to rebuild public trust; administration officials said they support a FOIA library but asked for additional time to refine scope and workflow.
Council member and co-sponsor (sponsor listed in the transcript as) Kelly Gibson introduced the FOIA-library ordinance and described pressure from recent litigation and multiple FOIA requests. Public commenters representing community groups and civic organizations voiced strong support:
- Joe Brancoli, a First District resident and member of Electrify RBA, said the ordinance would be “a beacon of sunlight” and said the city already holds JustFOIA software that…
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