Charge fees for reviewing and editing audio and video records requests

Why This Vote Matters

The proposal to allow the city to charge fees for processing electronic records like police body camera footage failed in a tied vote, with two members absent or abstaining. The ordinance would have let staff charge residents when they need to review, edit, or redact sensitive information from audio and video files requested under the Public Records Act, though no specific fee amounts were set. Councilmembers Bates and Mayor Butt supported the measure with an amendment to give 25% discounts to immediate family members, while Councilmembers Choi and Willis opposed it. The failure is notable given that both Choi and Willis almost always support governance measures, suggesting significant concerns about the proposal.

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