Public Records
Federal laws such as the Freedom of Information Act, and state laws like Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings acts, were designed to promote citizen involvement and government accountability. Transparency allows for increased public awareness of government functions and actions, a higher level of efficiency and accountability, and a deeper sense of trust between leadership and the community.
Public Records
Did you know? Ohio’s public records laws allow you to request emails, policies, budgets, and more from government offices, and in many cases the office is required to hand it over.
It is up to you to hold our government accountable for its actions. Ohio government can truly be one made by the people and for the people when it is open to the public.
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Ohio Redistricting - Interested Party Testimony
ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Village of Brewster for Misinterpreting Recent Amendments to Ohio’s Public Records Laws
Supreme Court of Ohio Grants ACLU of Ohio’s Request, Allows Case to Proceed against Geauga County Sheriff’s Office for its Failure to Abide by Public Records Law
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