FOIA Request to Kent State University At East Liverpool regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Kent State University At East Liverpool by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, made under the Ohio Open Records Law, seeks specific information about the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested details include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs used in university publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries maintained by the University.
The Buckeye Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to these public records for transparency and accountability in public institutions. They also highlight their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media organization involved in disseminating news to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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