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Resident charges city with repeated public‑records violations during open forum
City of Saint Petersburg City Council · November 6, 2025
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Summary
At open forum, resident Brad McCoy accused the city of failing to preserve, produce and properly archive public records — including staff text messages — and said he has filed litigation to compel compliance.
During open forum at the council meeting, resident and frequent public‑records requester Brad McCoy delivered an extended statement sharply criticizing the city—s public‑records practices and signaling legal action.
McCoy said he had reviewed city policies, the employee handbook, Florida statutes and Attorney General opinions and had…
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