Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was submitted to Snead State Community College by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., seeks specific information related to the University's governing board or board of trustees.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail 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 its website. Lastly, 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.

Yellowhammer Times has emphasized the importance of access to these public records as part of their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

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

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.