“The results in both cases were absolutely clear from the outset,” said Steve Zansberg, the news organization’s attorney…
Author: Jeffrey Roberts
Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey A. Roberts worked in journalism and public policy before coming to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition in July 2013. Learn more about CFOIC here.
OPINION: Colorado Supreme Court Should Confirm Executive Session Requirement
“If the Court does not hold that the particular matter announcement requirement means what it says, it will not mean what it says….”
Colorado Supreme Court Defends Open Records Access
The underlying case concerns the recording of a 2020 Archuleta Board of County Commissioners meeting requested by Pagosa Springs attorney Matt Roane…
Colorado Supreme Court Weighs Arguments in Peace Officers Database Case
The justices will decide whether POST is a criminal justice agency whose records are governed by the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act…
Colorado Supreme Court Asked to Reverse Ruling on Shielding Identities
Newspaper editor asks Colorado Supreme Court to reverse ruling that shields identities of people who want library books banned or reclassified…
Colorado Court Sides with News Organizations in Dispute Over Statistics
Two judges on a three-judge appellate panel agreed with an interpretation of the statute made by The Colorado Sun and 9NEWS, which challenged DHS’ denial of their Colorado Open Records Act requests…
Governor Polis Vetoes Measure Limiting ‘Executive Sessions’ Lawsuits
“I am concerned that the provisions of HB 23-1259 may act as an impediment to legitimate challenges to open meetings…”
Freedom of Information Advocates Urge Colorado to Allow Livestreaming of Criminal Trials
“There should be a strong presumption in favor of livestreaming of judicial proceedings that are open to the public,” Zansberg wrote…
Judge Orders Disclosure of Former Larimer County Employees’ Performance Narratives
“The Court looked at the totality of the circumstances regarding this particular case and these particular employees…”
City of Loveland Appeals ‘Absurd’ Court Ruling in CORA Case
DiPietro argued that disclosure of the emails about her employment “would have the beneficial effect…”
Secretary of State Proposes ‘Money-in-Politics System’ for Colorado Campaign Finance
“People are asking a lot of questions about what types of clients are hiring lobbyists, and are those clients also supporting legislators via campaign contributions…”
Colorado Secretary of State Proposes ‘Money-in-Politics’ Tracking System
“People are asking a lot of questions about what types of clients are hiring lobbyists and are those clients also supporting legislators via campaign contributions…”
A ‘Freedom of Information’ Holiday Wish List
For several years now, CFOIC president Steve Zansberg and past president Tom Kelley have urged Colorado’s judicial branch to establish a uniform standard…
Senator Bennet Proposes a Federal Solution to ‘Local News’ Crisis
If his bill passes, Bennet said he hopes the local news commission also examines the role of social media platforms, which he believes have become “too large and too powerful”…
Colorado Health Department Missed Deadline to Provide Coronavirus Records
“…during this type of emergency it is more important than ever that CDPHE respond promptly to a request focused on defeating this ongoing threat to the health of the public…”
‘Freedom of the Press’ Attorney to Serve Colorado Journalists
“Colorado journalists face a number of legal issues, including high fees for obtaining public records and the misuse of exceptions and exclusions in the public records law to deny requests…”