Pamela Harlowe
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- Mineral town council members sue, alleging FOIA law violation
Town Council members Rebecca McGhee and Michelle Covert filed a suit in Louisa County General District Court seeking enforcement of FOIA law over alleged violations by Mineral town staff, The Central Virginian reported. The suit said Mineral Mayor Pam Harlowe and FOIA Officer Teresa Newton did not abide by transparency standards, including “providing public notice […]
