Boston Accountability Network v. Boston, City of - Public Records (SPR 20232165)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records September 22, 2023 SPR23/2165 Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer City of Boston One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Attorney Williams: I have received the petition of the Boston Accountability Network, appealing the response of the City of Boston (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On July 5, 2023, the requestor sought, “... copies of public records that show every time that [a named individual] has used her City of Boston parking garage pass to enter the facility… I am looking for a detailed record of every instance that [a named individual] used her pass card to enter/exit the facility, including the area known as ‘Executive Parking.’ I am also requesting a similar list of all the dates & times that [a named individual] has used her pass card to enter/exit City Hall and/or any offices and areas within the building.” The City responded on July 20, 2023. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, the requestor petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2149, was opened as a result. Based upon an email sent to this office on September 15, 2023 from a City representative, it is my understanding that the City intends on providing a further response to the requestor. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide the requestor with said response in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Shawn A. Williams, Esq. SPR23/2165 Page 2 September 22, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Boston Accountability Network