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Lewis Moten > FOIA

  • Supervisors Meeting: Not All Transparency Looks the Same
    January 8, 2026
    Supervisors Meeting: Not All Transparency Looks the Same

    An ordinary email of mine became part of the public record when it was read aloud in a tense boardroom. This post reflects on how process, power, and transparency collided—and how quiet procedural questions reshaped a highly political vote. Read More

  • Lewis Moten: Perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy
    December 30, 2025
    Lewis Moten: Perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy

    An email to the full Board of Supervisors outlining concerns with the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy, arguing it creates legal, financial, and operational risks. Emphasized balancing transparency with attorney–client privilege, risk management, and effective governance. Read More

  • Supervisors Announce Coming Appointment of Hugh Henry to Fork District Seat, Hear More Public Criticism & Debate EDA Moves
    October 9, 2025
    Supervisors Announce Coming Appointment of Hugh Henry to Fork District Seat, Hear More Public Criticism & Debate EDA Moves

    Royal Examiner: During the October 7 meeting, I was listed among citizens offering criticism. While coverage emphasized leadership changes and EDA debates, my remarks centered on missing minutes, a PPEA policy shift, and public record integrity. Read More

  • Repealing the Code? Challenging the County Library Board’s Legal Pivot
    October 7, 2025
    Repealing the Code? Challenging the County Library Board’s Legal Pivot

    I exposed a significant omission in the Warren County Library Board’s official minutes: a missing motion to bypass County Code 39 in favor of state PPEA laws—a move that fundamentally changes how public bids are shielded from FOIA requests. Read More

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