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You know something.
The record should too.

Submit a question, a tip, a lead, or a meeting notice. Anonymous submissions are accepted. Your knowledge becomes the foundation of the next inquiry.

You saw something
The contract went to someone connected

A bid was awarded without a public process. A vendor has a relationship with the official who approved it. A line item appeared that was never in the original budget.

You need to know something
A decision was made you weren't told about

A meeting was called with 24 hours notice. A vote happened before the agenda was posted. A policy changed and no one announced it. You want to know the record.

You want records released
The documents exist but aren't public

You know a record was created. You believe it should be accessible. You want it requested. A FOIA suggestion here becomes the next filing.

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Received.

Your submission is in. If you left contact information and follow-up is warranted, you'll hear from us. Either way — thank you for putting it on the record.

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