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Gilbert Town Council seeks to curb public records request 'abuses'

Town Clerk Chaveli Herrera addresses Gilbert Town Council about public-records requests while Town Attorney Chris Payne looks on.

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The Gilbert Town Council is exploring changes to its public records request process in response to growing concerns over abuse of the system.

Council members at a study session March 25 directed staff to research potential changes and collaborate with other Arizona municipalities to explore best practices.

Council also discussed lobbying for state-level reform to add restrictions or costs for excessive or frivolous requests.

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