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Olympia council removes city-created nonprofit exemption for body-worn camera redaction fees

Olympia City Council · February 25, 2025
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Summary

Council voted to adopt a revised fee structure for redacting body-worn-camera footage that removes a city-created exemption for nonprofits. Staff said the city-created exemption was open to abuse and most requesters already fall under state exemptions.

The Olympia City Council voted Feb. 25 to adopt a revised fee structure for redacting police body-worn camera footage under Washington’s Public Records Act and to remove a city-created exemption for nonprofit organizations.

Michael Fulmer, deputy city clerk, presented the staff review and recommendation. Fulmer said state law provides certain exemptions from…

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