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La Marque council clashes over open‑records process; clerk’s evaluation delayed to December
Summary
Council debate over open-records handling and alleged selective disclosure erupted into a prolonged exchange; council failed to second a termination motion and then voted to defer the city clerk’s formal evaluation until December, barring criminal conviction or charter violation.
A heated debate over the city’s handling of public-records requests dominated the La Marque City Council meeting, with Councilmember Lowry alleging widespread delays and selective releases and City Clerk Kiara Nance defending the office’s procedures and saying staff are conducting audits and training.
Lowry said the delay of records “is actually a crime” and accused the office of favoritism in charging fees and in what materials are released. “If I like you, I’m gonna give you your open record,” he said during the public session, urging outside audit and stronger enforcement.
Nance, who is responsible for records retention and public‑information processing, disputed the characterization. “Every open…
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