FOIA Request to Paradise Valley Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Paradise Valley Community College by a representative of the Grand Canyon Times. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list that includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester has indicated their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public and has requested a fee waiver based on this role.
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 organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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