Public Records Lawsuit
Summary
A judge found that Tarpon Springs violated Florida’s public records law in “bad faith,” meaning the city got caught falling short on transparency. That ruling could trigger penalties and stick taxpayers with the bill.
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Impact analysis
You could end up paying for the city’s transparency screw-up through penalties and legal costs.
People who requested public records and anyone who wants local government to be more transparent.
Taxpayers, who may get stuck covering the city’s penalties and legal bills.
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Tarpon Springs broke public records law in ‘bad faith,’ judge rules
Tarpon Springs broke public records law in ‘bad faith,’ judge rules Tampa Bay Times
Tarpon Springs is withholding records, former city attorney says in lawsuit
Tarpon Springs is withholding records, former city attorney says in lawsuit Tampa Bay Times
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