RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Mayor Danny Avula recently announced plans to introduce an ordinance for consideration that, if approved, would assist in formalizing existing plans to establish a Freedom of Information (FOIA) Library.

Virginia FOIA law allows individuals or organizations to request that public records from local or state governments be compiled and released. It’s considered a “sunshine law,” named such because it shines a metaphorical light on governing agencies.

According to a release from the city on Friday, Oct. 10, the proposed ordinance will expand upon work that was initiated in 2024 involving making all documents the city releases via FOIA available online. This would include the city's water crisis FOIA library, which was launched back in April.

The goal of the

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