Annandale Advocate v. City of Annandale

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

The City of Annandale carried out an investigation of William Ledwein, appellant, regarding allegations of incompetency and misconduct in his position as Annan-dale Chief of Police. Subsequently, at a closed meeting, the city council reviewed the investigative report and passed a resolution to discharge him. Appellant, a veteran, requested a hearing in accordance with the Veteran’s Preference Act.

Respondent, Annandale Advocate, a local newspaper, then requested the release of data in the investigative report. When the city denied the request, the newspaper moved for an…