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Long Beach council approves first reading of records-request and fees ordinance
Summary
Council completed the first reading of Ordinance #2026-02 to amend town policies on records requests and fees; Attorney Chris Willoughby said edits are needed before second reading in April. Council approved the first reading unanimously.
The Town of Long Beach held first reading of Ordinance #2026-02 on March 9, 2026, intended to amend and establish town policies for public records requests and associated fees. Clerk-Treasurer Meg Collins described aspects of the town’s fee structure and Town Attorney Chris Willoughby said the ordinance will memorialize long-overdue clarifications of the town code. The council approved first reading on a motion by Joy Schmitt, seconded by Colleen Wall Lane; members agreed that a few editorial edits remain before a planned second reading in April.
The minutes do not include the ordinance’s final text or detailed fee tables; staff indicated that notice will be sent to the newspaper prior to the second reading. Council approval of first reading signals continued work to clarify records fees and procedures in town code.
