FOIA Request to Eastern Kentucky University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Eastern Kentucky University under the Kentucky Open Records Act § 61.872 et seq. The request seeks detailed information about the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The request was made by Bluegrass Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. They also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Bluegrass Times has requested that the information be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
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