RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond is piloting a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) platform that officials say will help city employees fulfill requests faster and increase transparency.
On Friday, March 20, Richmond issued a press release announcing the pilot launch of its new citywide FOIA platform, “JustFOIA.”
FOIA requests are powerful tools that are meant to promote accountability between citizens and their governing agencies. Virginia FOIA law allows individuals or organizations to request copies of public records from local or state governments. These laws are considered “sunshine laws,” named such because they shine a metaphorical light…