FOIA Request to Sonoma State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Golden State Today has submitted a request for public records to Sonoma State University under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq. The request seeks comprehensive information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, Golden State Today is asking for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. The media organization also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made with an emphasis on receiving the information in electronic format to facilitate reporting efforts. As a member of the media, Golden State Today emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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