Citizens file suit against the City of Manassas Over Open Records Requests
The first shot in the next Battle of Manassas may have just been fired.
The City of Manassas and its elected officials are facing a lawsuit filed by two citizens inside the city limits.
Tom and Audrey Baugh filed for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief related to the Open Records Policy of the City of Manassas and the qualifications of the city under Georgia law per the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
The case was filed by the Baugh’s attorney, Benjamin P. ONeal of Hinesville on May 4. In it, the Baughs allege that the City’s Open Records Policy “inhibits, restricts, and subjugates the rights of citizens and parties to obtain lawful records concerning the governance and actions of the City of Manassas.” The ultimate claim is that the policy enacted by the City violates the Open Records Policy enacted by the Georgia legislature. In the case of Manassas, the $0.25/page charge exceeds the state’s allowable $0.10/page charge.
The Baughs claim they made multiple attempts to obtain records and even sent a certified letter to City Hall which as rejected. They claim that, despite having legal representation, the city has not fulfilled their requests.
Read more: http://evans.allongeorgia.com/citizens-file-suit-against-the-city-of-manassas-over-open-records-requests/