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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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FOIA response could be costly

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to a survey of employees about the climate of workplace in the county building will be costly to produce. Commissioner Melinda Lautner last month requested the county prosecutor provide all records of county employees’ correspondence with personnel committee chair and fellow commissioner Kama Ross.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to a survey of employees about the climate of workplace in the county building will be costly to produce.

Commissioner Melinda Lautner last month requested the county prosecutor provide all records of county employees’ correspondence with personnel committee chair and fellow commissioner Kama Ross. Lautner has express concern that these records could influence board decisions addressing workplace climate/culture.

Prosecutor Joe Hubbell estimates the cost of processing the request could be at least $5,000, noting the request covers more than 1,200 emails that require individual review by qualified and legally permitted staff.

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