by the Florida Times-Union’s Amanda Williamson February 9, 2017 Jacksonville activist Curtis Lee, who battled the city’s Police and Fire Pension Fund over a costly records request, has been recognized by the First Amendment Foundation for his efforts to ensure a more open government. Lee, nominated by his former attorney and current judge Bob Dees, […]
Challengers to State Attorney Angela Corey promise different approach to public records, media
August 27, 2016 – The Florida Times Union By Sebastian Kitchen As she has become one of the most high-profile state prosecutors in the nation trying some of its most-watched cases, Angela Corey has had a strained relationship with the news media, advocates for open government, and attorneys seeking access to records. Corey, the two-term […]
Open government lawsuits against city, pension fund cost taxpayers more than $2 million
July 30, 2016 – The Florida Times-Union by Eileen Kelley By year’s end the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund and the city of Jacksonville will have spent at least $1.82 million in taxpayer money after being sued over public records- and meetings-laws violations. The city has been sued twice and the pension fund four […]
