FIRST AMENDMENT COALITION TEXT OF THE LAW – CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270
6250. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature, mindful of the right of individuals to privacy, finds and declares that access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state.
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No exemption allows a public body to conduct discussions out of public view just because they want to speak candidly.
In fact, the more frank the discussion — the more it deals with matters of safety, spending, deployment of public personnel and implementation of public programs — the more vital the need for the conversation to take place in the light of day.
Calabasas volunteers continue to gather signatures for two ballot initiatives authored by resident activist and HOA President, Jody Thomas.
Her Calabasas Right to Vote initiative was inspired by the successful efforts of Planning Commissioner Mic Farris when Thousand Oaks City Council appointed a replacement once again to fill a vacant Council seat rather than hold an election.
The Federation congratulates State Senator Fran Pavley on her victory over challenger Todd Zink in our newly drawn 27th State Senate District. Senator Pavley defeated the newcomer despite his support from big money oil, tobacco and developers. (more on this to come) Continue reading