FOIA Request to Pueblo Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Pueblo Community College on October 22, 2025, by Centennial State News. The request seeks access to specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., preferably in electronic format. The records requested include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also requested. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Centennial State News emphasizes that access to these records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
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