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  • CB 121021: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights of way: the alley in Block 35, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell, (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sara A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 2, West Seattle Land and Improvement Co’s Fourth Plat; Dayton Avenue North abutting Block 6, Osner’s Suburban Homes; the alley in Block "A", Third Addition to that part of the City of Seattle heretofore laid off by A. A. Denny & William N. Bell (commonly known as William N. Bell’s 3rd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 15, Hillman City Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block W, Bell’s 6th Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 8, Kaufman’s Addition to Green Lake Circle; the alley in Blocks 4, 23, 32, and 33, South Park; the alley in Blocks 27, 105, and 118, Gilman Park; the alley in Block 50, Sea View Park; the alley in Block 55, Boston Co’s Plat of West Seattle; the alley in Parcels B and C, Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3039574-LU, recorded under King County Recording Number 20221018900007 (previously known as Block 2, Marion Highlands); South Holgate Street abutting Block 34, Central Seattle; the alley in Block 34, Central Seattle; 6th Avenue Northwest abutting Block 4, Ross Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 30, Gilman’s Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 25, Hill Tract Addition to the City of Seattle; South State Street abutting Block 23, Sander’s Supplemental Plat; the alley in Block 21, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle.)

    Apr 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121019: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights of way: the alley in Block 16, Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell, deceased (commonly known as Heirs of Sara A. Bell’s Addition to the City of Seattle); South Willow Street abutting Tract 2, Coffman Garden Tracts; the alley in Block 2, West Seattle Land and Improvement Co’s Fourth Plat; the alley in Block 6, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle; South State Street abutting Block 24, Sander’s Supplemental Plat; the alley in Block 60, D. T. Denny’s Park Addition to North Seattle; South Angeline Street abutting Tract B, Short Plat No. 80-153, recorded under King County Recording No. 8102260516 (also known as a portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 21, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian); the alley in Block 5, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 3, Winona Park; Southwest Orchard Street abutting Block 55, Homecroft; the alley abutting Block 12, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights; East Mercer Street abutting Block 7, Madison Street Addition to the City of Seattle, the alley in Block 24, Woodland Addition to Salmon Bay City; the alley in Block 5, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 11, Fairview Homestead Association, for the Benefit of Mechanics and Laborers; the alley in Block 22, South Park; the alley in Block 35, Denny-Fuhrman Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 7, Brygger’s First Home Addition to the City of Ballard; the alley in Block 16, Licton Springs Park; the alley in Block 6, Highland View; the alley in Block 36, Second Addition to that part of the City of Seattle, as laid off by A. A. Denny and W. N. Bell (commonly known as Bell & Denny’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Parcels A and B, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3039052-LU, recorded under King County Recording Number 20221108900003 (also known as Block 8, Licton Springs Park); Northeast 103rd Street abutting Parcel A, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 8801045, recorded under King County Recording Number 198908150721 (also known as a portion of the Northwest quarter of Section 32, Township 26 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian); the alley in Block 6, Hillman City Addition to the City of Seattle; and the alley in Parcel A, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3039574-LU, recorded under King County Recording Number 20221018900007 (also known as Block 2, Marion Highlands).)

    Apr 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120922: AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as the 17th Ave South & South Walker Street, Seattle, Washington; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Nov 13, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120723: AN ORDINANCE relating to the East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement project - North Segment under the Heavy Haul Network Program - East Marginal Way; authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation to acquire, accept, and record a deed for street purposes from King County, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, situated in a portion of vacated South Lander Street, Seattle Tide Lands in the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian and the Northeast quarter of Section 18, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing a portion of right-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deed under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Nov 1, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120648: AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 9200 18th Ave SW; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; amending Ordinance 126725, which adopted the 2023 Budget, including the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program; changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; making an appropriation from the Park and Recreation Fund for acquisition and related costs; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

    Aug 7, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120467: AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; approving the execution of a settlement agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation; authorizing the transfer of real property rights and the acceptance of the mitigation contribution for the Arboretum North Entry Project required for the SR 520, I-5 to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project, which includes the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge Roanoke Lid Project; superseding the requirements of Ordinance 118477, which adopted Initiative 42, with respect to the exchange; authorizing the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding documents; authorizing acceptance of recording of deeds for open space, park, and recreation purposes; creating a fund for depositing monies received from the settlement agreement; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Oct 6, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120415: AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR); authorizing the acquisition of a Conservation and Recreation Easement at the Turner-Koepf House and Garden, commonly known as the Garden House, located at 2336 15th Avenue South; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the Conservation and Recreation Easement for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Aug 4, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120403: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights-of-way: the alley in Block 41, Addition to the Town of Seattle, as laid out by A.A. Denny (commonly known as A.A. Denny’s 6th Addition to the City of Seattle); 23rd Avenue Southwest abutting Block 42, Homecroft; the alley in Block 16, Claremont Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 67, Denny & Hoyt’s Addition to the City of Seattle; South Pearl Street abutting Lots 6 through 10, McCormick’s Addition to the City of Seattle (also known as City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3033048-LU, Volume 426 of Surveys at Pages 79-83, recorded under King County Recording Number 20200625900018); the alley in Block 32, Supplemental Plat to Maynard’s Plat of the Town of Seattle; the alley in Block 32, Town of Seattle, as laid out by D.S. Maynard, commonly known as D.S. Maynard’s Plat of Seattle; the alley in Block 10, Brooklyn Addition to Seattle; the alley in Parcels A and B, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3036088-LU, Volume 425 of Surveys at Pages 183-185, recorded under King County Recording Number 20200617900007 (previously known as Block 14, South Park); the alley in Block 13, Eastern Addition to the Town of Seattle; South Rose Street abutting a portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian; the alley in Block 56, Gilman Park; South Myrtle Street abutting Block 10, Horton’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 40 and Block 52, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell, (deceased) (commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 4, South Park; the alley in Block 25, D.T. Denny’s Home Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Parcel A, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3034930-LU, Volume 422 of Surveys at Pages 073-074, recorded under King County Recording Number 20200409900002 (previously known as Block 7, Town of Seattle as laid out on the Claims of C.D. Boren and A.A. Denny (commonly known as Boren & Denny’s Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 12, Brooklyn Addition to Seattle; the alley in Block 4, Rainier Boulevard Addition to the City of Seattle; 13th Avenue abutting Block 2, Struve’s Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 102, Gilman Park; the alley in Block K, Bell’s 5th Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 12, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights; and the alley in Block 32, South Park.)

    Jul 13, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120383: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights of way: the alley in Block 60, D.T. Denny’s Park Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 56, Gilman Park; Airport Way South abutting Parcels D and F, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3033668-LU, Volume 435 of Surveys at Pages 38-43, recorded under King County Recording Number 20201105900023 (previously known as Timothy Grow’s D L.C. and Government Lot 1 in Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian); the alley in Block 8, University Heights; the alley in Block 4, Rainier Boulevard Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 80, D.T. Denny’s Park Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Parcels A, B, and C, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3033269-LU, recorded under King County Recording Number 20190412900023 (previously known as Block 8, Queen Addition to the City of Seattle); South Holgate Street abutting Block 14, Jos. C. Kinnear’s Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 20, North Park; 46th Avenue South abutting Block 1, Dunlap’s Half Acre Tracts; South Director Street in Tract 7, Excelsior Acre Tracts; the alley in Block 16, Licton Springs Park; the alley in Block 133, Gilman Park; the alley in Block 90, Woodlawn Addition to Green Lake; the alley in Block 49, H.W. Treat’s 1st Addition to the City of Ballard; the alley in Block 11, Pettit’s University Addition to the City of Seattle; 11th Avenue Northeast abutting Block 11, Pettit’s University Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 12, Pettit’s University Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 7, South Park Heights; the alley in Block 1, Green Lake Circle Railroad Addition to the City of Seattle; Brooklyn Avenue Northeast abutting Block 8, University Heights; 7th Avenue South abutting Parcel C, City of Seattle Short Subdivision Number 3008635, recorded under King County Recording Number 20090617900005 (previously known as Tract 1, Excelsior Acre Tracts); South Pilgrim Street abutting Parcel C, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment 8900415, recorded under King County Recording Number 9107220324 (previously known as Lot 35, The First Addition to Rainier Beach); and the alley in Block 22, South Park.)

    Mar 31, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120382: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights of way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights of way: the alley in Block 5, The Byron Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Parcel A and B, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3027604, recorded under King County Recording Number 20170915900006 (previously known as Lots 1 through 6, Block V, Bell’s 6th Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 26, North Seattle; the alley in Block 5, South Park; Phinney Avenue North abutting Block 8, Osner’s Suburban Homes; the alley in Block 19, North Seattle; the alley in Block 24, D.T. Denny’s Home Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 1, Northolme; the alley in Block 2, West Seattle Land and Improvement Co.’s Fourth Plat; the alley in Block 92, Gilman Park; the alley in Block 9, Francies R., Day’s LaGrande; the alley in Block 15, Brooklyn Addition to Seattle; the alley in Block 5, Highland View; Union Bay Place Northeast abutting Block 9, Exposition Heights; the alley in Block 49, The Boston Co’s Plat of West Seattle; Northwest 100th Street abutting Tract 24, Berkeley Heights; the alley in Block 7, University Heights; the alley in Block 9, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights, Parcel A, City of Seattle Short Subdivision Number 3026630, recorded under King County Recording Number 20171214900005 (previously known as Block 9, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights), and a portion of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian; Brooklyn Avenue Northeast abutting Block 9, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights, Parcel A, City of Seattle Short Subdivision Number 3026630, recorded under King County Recording Number 20171214900005 (previously known as Block 9, Assessor’s Plat of University Heights), and a portion of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian; and South Rose Street abutting Block 2, Fruitvale Addition to the City of Seattle.)

    Mar 24, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120380: AN ORDINANCE accepting various deeds for street or alley purposes; laying off, opening, widening, extending, and establishing portions of rights-of-way; placing the real property conveyed by said deeds under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. (This ordinance concerns the following rights-of-way: the alley in Block 94, D.T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Lots 01 through 06 and Lots 15 through 22, Central Addition to Columbia; the alley in Block 40, Second Addition to the Town of Seattle as laid off by the Heirs of Sarah A. Bell (deceased) (Commonly known as Heirs of Sarah A. Bell’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); Garfield Street abutting Block 7, Union Lake Addition Supplemental to the City of Seattle; 30th Avenue Northeast abutting Block 1, Kenwood Division Two; the alley in Block 13, Pontius Fourth Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block V, Bell’s 6th Addition to the City of Seattle; the alleys in Parcel A and Parcel B, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3029414 recorded under King County Recording Number 20180212900012 (previously known as Block 4, Sea View Park); the alley in Block 7, Queen Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Block 32, South Park; the alley in Block 20, North Seattle; the alley in Block 36, Second Addition to that part of the City of Seattle, as laid off by A.A. Denny and W.N. Bell (Commonly known as Bell & Denny’s 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle); the alley in Block 103, David T. Denny’s First Addition to North Seattle; the alley in Block 10, Westlake Boulevard Addition to the City of Seattle; the alley in Unit 7, 516-528 Valley Street, a condominium, according to the Declaration thereof recorded under King County Recording Number 20191030000832, located in Survey Map and Plans filed in Volume 306 of Condominiums, pages 38 through 40 (previously known as Block 46, Replat of Blocks 44 to 53 inclusive Mercer’s Second Addition to North Seattle); and the alley in Parcels A, B, and C, City of Seattle Lot Boundary Adjustment Number 3032062-LU, recorded under King County Recording Number 20190109900005 (previously known as Block 10, Greenwood Park 2nd Addition to the City of Seattle.)

    Mar 24, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120141: AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 1024 South Elmgrove Street; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Jul 2, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 120140: AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR); authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 3638 34th Avenue South; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Jul 2, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Welcome to the Office of Open Records

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    Monroe County, Pennsylvania established an Office of Open Records to enforce the Right-to-Know Law (Senate Bill 1, Act 3 of 2008), which provides public access to county records and establishes appeal procedures for denied requests. The office, headed by Open Records Officer Greg Christine, operates from Room 206 of the Monroe County Administrative Building at One Quaker Plaza in Stroudsburg, with hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, closed on major holidays. Citizens may submit records requests in person (Room 201, Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), by mail, email, or fax at (570) 517-3851, and the office provides a Citizens Guide and cost information for records requests.

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  • Anchorage Municipality Borough Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    Anchorage, AK
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    This document outlines the legal framework governing public records access in Anchorage Municipality under the Alaska Open Records Act. It defines public records broadly as any documents received or developed by public agencies in connection with official business, which are generally open to public inspection unless specifically exempt. The document lists extensive exemptions from disclosure, including adoption and juvenile records, law enforcement investigative materials, health records, trade secrets, ongoing litigation details, and various security-related information, establishing the boundaries of public transparency in the municipality.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • Public Records Requests - Hamilton County, OH

    Cincinnati, OH
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    Hamilton County, Ohio established a public records request process for departments under the Board of County Commissioners, governed by the Ohio Public Records Act and Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.13, effective September 27, 2007. The county commits to providing prompt inspection of existing public records and copies within a reasonable timeframe, in compliance with Ohio's Open Records and Open Meetings Acts. Requests for records from other Hamilton County elected offices—including the Auditor, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Prosecutor, Sheriff, Recorder, and Treasurer—must be directed to those offices' websites separately. The process applies only to the Board of County Commissioners' departments, not to independent county agencies.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • OPRA Central | Open Public Records Act (OPRA) | Home

    Jersey City, NJ
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  • City Clerk - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk for Jersey City, headed by Sean J. Gallagher, serves as the Secretary to the Municipal Council, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer, and Records Manager. The office issues Vital Records, manages Open Public Record Act (OPRA) requests, registers landlords and lobbyists, and certifies local elections. Located at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, the office operates by appointment only during regular hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with marriage and civil union license services available Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by appointment; the contact number is (201) 547-5150.

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  • Open Records Information | Austin City Attorney's Office | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    The Austin City Attorney's Office provides information about public records access under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), which presumes all government information is available to the public unless specific legal exceptions apply. Citizens may submit written requests for public records via U.S. mail, email (public.information@austintexas.gov), or hand delivery at designated city locations, with reproduction costs governed by state attorney general rules. The city maintains an Open Data Portal to enhance government transparency and facilitate public access to information.

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  • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Public Records Lookup | OklahomaRecords.org

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    Oklahoma County operates as an open records county under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31), which establishes the public's right to access government records with limited exceptions. The county maintains nine categories of public records across multiple departments: property records through the Assessor and County Clerk; court records through the Court Clerk; vital records with limited access; business records; election records through the Election Board; tax records through the Treasurer; law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office; land records; and meeting records from county boards and commissions. County agencies are required to provide prompt and reasonable access during regular business hours, designate record custodians, and charge only reasonable fees for document searches and copies. The Oklahoma County Clerk maintains a public records portal to facilitate access to many county records.

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  • Dallas County, Texas Public Records Lookup | DallasRecords ...

    Dallas, TX
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    Dallas County operates as an open records jurisdiction under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code § 552), which establishes a presumption that government records are publicly accessible unless specifically exempted by law. The county maintains public records across multiple categories including court records (civil, criminal, probate, and family cases), property records, vital records, business licenses, tax records, voting and election records, meeting minutes and agendas, budget and financial documents, law enforcement records, and land use and zoning records. These records are custodied by specific county departments, with the Dallas County Clerk's Office serving as the primary custodian for many record types. Dallas County has implemented an Open Records Request portal to facilitate public access in compliance with state transparency requirements.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
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    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Right-to-Know / Open Records Request | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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    This document outlines the State College, PA Borough's public records request process in compliance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Residents can request open records by completing a form and submitting it to the Right-to-Know Officer, with responses required within five business days during normal office hours (8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday). The Borough maintains records of all requests and allows appeals to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of denial, or to the Centre County District Attorney's office for police records appeals.

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  • Public Records Requests | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    On June 3, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2017. The City of Worcester provides public records requests through a Public Records Portal and requires Records Access Officers to deliver records in electronic format within 10 business days, with provisions for extensions and administrative appeals through the Massachusetts Supervisor of Records. The city has designated Michael Manning (Law Department) and Lisa Poske (Worcester Retirement) as Records Access Officers and maintains an open data portal called "Informing Worcester" with commonly requested records including budgets, permits, incident reports, and property records.

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  • Fort Collins Arrest and Public Records | Colorado.StateRecords.org

    Fort Collins, CO
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    This document describes Fort Collins public records access procedures and policies. It outlines what constitutes public records, presents 2018 FBI crime statistics showing 392 violent crimes and 3,701 property crimes in the city, and explains how residents can request arrest records, police reports, and other documents through the Fort Collins Police Department Records Unit via mail, email, fax, or in-person visits. The document also clarifies that certain records such as juvenile records and sealed records are not publicly accessible under Colorado Open Records Act provisions.

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  • Office of Open Records | North Manheim Township

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document outlines North Manheim Township's procedures for public records requests under Pennsylvania's Right-To-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Residents can request public records such as building permits, maps, minutes, and letters by submitting a written request form to the Open Records Officer, with responses required within five business days; fees may apply for copies. The township designates Tami M. Stump as the primary Open Records Officer and Marcie Schultz as the alternate, with appeals of denied requests directed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days.

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