Morton to help create process to resolve open records complaints without costly litigation

September 15, 2009

Olympia…Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, was recently appointed to the Open Government Task Force by Attorney General Rob McKenna and Auditor Brian Sonntag. 

The task force will examine recommendations on creating a process to rule on citizen complaints of violations of the Public Records Act. 

Seventh Legislative District citizens will be represented by two legislators on the task force. Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, has also been appointed. 

The first meeting of the task force is on October 5 in Olympia.  

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Additional contact: Penny Drost (360) 786-7522 or drost.penny@leg.wa.gov