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Resident alleges small‑schools task force held meetings behind closed doors; files complaint
Summary
A West Linn resident said he filed a complaint with the state ethics commission and has requested public records alleging that task‑force meetings were not open to the public.
David Baker, a West Linn resident, told the city council he filed a complaint with the state ethics commission and has requested public records, saying meetings of the small‑schools task force appeared to be conducted privately rather than in the open.
"They’re having meetings that should be open to the public, and they’re conducting in a way that is private," Baker said. He said public‑records fees and limited access have made it difficult for residents to see the materials underlying district deliberations. Baker called for greater transparency and for public access to task‑force materials.
No district action or formal response was made during the session; council members acknowledged concerns and encouraged continued engagement and public‑records follow‑up.
