The Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions

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Open records tips

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Transparency is the first step toward accountability. Open records requests and open government laws are some of the best tools we have in transparency work.

In this series of blogs, I will be sharing lessons learning, tips for success, and general open records knowledge that the Bluegrass Institute has accumulated over the years. After submitting hundreds of requests at a variety of agencies, cities, school districts, etc... we have some knowledge we want to share!

TIP #1 - Know the law!

TIP #2 - Be Specific!

TIP #3 - Know who to contact!

TIP #4 - Three days

TIP #5 - Be organized, keep records

TIP #6 - Be polite!

Sample open records request