Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus on October 22, 2025. The request, sent by Yellowhammer Times, seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. The request also includes a demand for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.

The email emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, Yellowhammer Times has requested a fee waiver due to its role as a media organization.

The sender identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.