Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Coastal Alabama Community College - North regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Coastal Alabama Community College - North by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated October 22, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain 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. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are also sought. These may include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

Yellowhammer Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to these public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has indicated eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status 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 through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

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.