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Council amends public records policy after public comment; city attorney recommends case-by-case counsel
Summary
Milton City Council unanimously approved changes to Section 5.5 of the public records policy on June 10 after public comment raised questions about whether the city would use taxpayer funds to defend officials in civil suits over records. The city attorney advised responses depend on circumstances and recommended case‑by‑case handling.
The Milton City Council voted unanimously June 10 to amend Section 5.5 of the city's public records policy following public comment and discussion about how the city responds if a citizen files suit to obtain records.
Howard Steele, a resident, asked the council what the city’s policy would be if a citizen sued an official or the city to obtain public records — specifically whether the city would direct…
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