FOIA Request to Gateway Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Gateway Community College under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq. The request, sent by a representative of the Grand Canyon Times, seeks detailed information about the college’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The requester emphasized that access to these records is crucial for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, they also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
The requestor 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 at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
