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Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition

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Mission

“Recognizing that democracy works only when citizens know what their governments are doing, the purposes of the Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition are to promote and defend the rights provided to the citizens of Nevada under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, the Constitution of Nevada and other statutes, laws and ordinances guaranteeing freedom of expression and access both to public records and to the public decision-making process.

“The Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition unites organizations and individuals interested in ensuring and enhancing the public’s access to government activity, records and meetings. The nonpartisan coalition educates people about their rights and supports their efforts to gain access, advocate the principles and benefits of open government, and initiates or assists in legal proceedings when necessary.”1

Resources and Capabilities

The Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition (NVFOIC) is a small organization dedicated to increasing citizen access to government. Recently, NVFOIC called on all members of the state Legislature to sign a “transparency pledge” demonstrating their commitment to operating an open and publicly accountable government.2 NVFOIC’s website tracks whether members sign the pledge.3 NVFOIC also spoke out strongly against legislation to reverse a 2005 law that forced evaluations of top county officials and city employees to be held in public.4

NVFOIC is not listed on GuideStar. The organization’s website lists three staff members: a president, a vice president, and a secretary/treasurer.

Contact Information

Thomas Mitchell, President
Nevada Freedom of Information Coalition
E-mail: tmitchell@reviewjournal.com
Website: http://nevadafoic.org

Footnotes

  1. http://nevadafoic.org.
  2. Carrie Greer Thevenot, Coalition Seeks Transparency, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 15, 2009.
  3. http://nevadafoic.org/?page_id=7.
  4. Sean Whaley, Group Seeks Meeting Change Law, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 3, 2008.