FOIA Request to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A public records request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College seeking detailed information about the members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The request, filed under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., asks for a current list of board members including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
The Buckeye Reporter emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They also requested a fee waiver as media professionals involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
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