FOIA Request to Yavapai College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Yavapai College on October 22, 2025, by a representative from the Grand Canyon Times. The request seeks specific records under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Lastly, it 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 requester emphasizes their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given this role in disseminating information, they also express eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
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.
