Public Records Fee Schedules

Expressed strong concern over proposed public records fees, stating that staff interpretations misinterpret state law and that fee increases limit access for residents and media.

Spoke against public records fees and criticized government record management, arguing that taxpayers should not be charged for information they already paid to create.

Testified as a local journalist that the proposed public records fees violate Nevada law, which permits charging for materials like paper and toner but excludes staff time.

Reiterated opposition to public records fees during the afternoon public hearing, emphasizing constitutional rights to government information.