Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Gadsden State Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to Gadsden State Community College by Yellowhammer Times under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq. The request seeks a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University's website. Lastly, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The Yellowhammer Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The organization also highlights its eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.