Erlanger's Open Records Task Force Meets Surge in Requests
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Erlanger, Kentuckys Open Records Request Task Force held its inaugural meeting, drawing a larger crowd than anticipated. The group, chaired by Tyson Hermes, is grappling with a surge in public records requests, which skyrocketed from 98 in 2018 to 350 last year and could reach 530 by 2026. The increase is attributed to out-of-state individuals, shady lawyers, and AI, straining city staff resources. Residents like Kevin Brinkman expressed concerns about potential limits on transparency. The meeting explored options such as charging fees for digital requests, rejecting politically motivated requests, and training the city clerk to confidently decline improper ones. No final decisions were made, but a second meeting is scheduled for April 14th to continue the discussion.
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