FOIA Request to Colorado Mesa University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to Colorado Mesa University by Centennial State News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees.
The requested records include a current list of the board members, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University that are used for press releases or public profiles.
The requester emphasizes their role as a media professional in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
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 coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
