Federated Publications, Inc. v. Boise City

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is a public records disclosure case. We conclude that the public records law requires disclosure of all the records and information sought. This includes the names and resumes of applicants to be appointed to vacant city council positions and a police department administrative review following a shooting involving police officers.

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THE BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Federated Publications, dba The Idaho Statesman (the Statesman), made two public records requests pursuant to the Idaho public records law (the public records law). I.C. §§ 9-337 to -347 (1990 & Supp.1995).…