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Greenville council extends FOIA appeal response after residents press transparency concerns

Greenville City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

After three public commenters raised concerns about a FOIA denial and transparency around audio/video redaction, the Greenville City Council voted to extend its response to a written FOIA appeal by 10 business days.

Mayor Jeff Scoby presided over the Greenville City Council's Aug. 1 meeting, where the council heard public comment on an appeal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) denial and then voted to extend its response deadline.

Brandee Ritsema of Kentwood told the council she had concerns about transparency in the FOIA process and…

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