Council advances public-records ordinance on first reading and adopts response policy

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Langley Municipal Code 2.10 (Inspection of Public Records) and separately adopted a Public Records Response policy on motions by Councilmember Craig Cyr, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Salerno. Both measures passed unanimously, 3-0; other proposed ordinance changes and a resolution to re-establish city commissions were tabled for later consideration.

Councilmembers asked questions during discussion before the vote, and Deputy Clerk Kristen Abraham is listed as involved with the policy item. The actions recorded at the meeting indicate the council advanced the public-records ordinance and adopted a formal response policy to guide staff handling of records requests.