Legal Opinion
Columbian Publishing Co. v. City of Vancouver
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided October 27, 1983No. 7239-4-IIPublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Worswick, A.C.J.
We are asked to decide whether particular exemptions contained in the Public Disclosure Act will excuse the City of Vancouver's refusal to release certain documents to The Columbian, a daily newspaper. The trial court held that the newspaper was entitled to access to the documents. We agree that none of the claimed exemptions apply, and affirm.
On July 19, 1983, the Vancouver Police Association — the local police union — met and voted no confidence in the chief of police, Leland Davis. The VPA immediately issued a press release expressing a number of "concerns" about the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Laborers International Union, Local No. 374 v. City of AberdeenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
- Shamley v. City of OlympiaWashington Supreme Court · 1955
- Kennett v. LevineWashington Supreme Court · 1956
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3Cited by42 opinions
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