David Lassner President | University Of Hawaii At Manoa
David Lassner President | University Of Hawaii At Manoa
FOIA Request to University Of Hawaii At Manoa regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University Of Hawaii At Manoa on October 22, 2025. The request seeks specific records related to the university's governing board or board of trustees. The request was made under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The records requested include a current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should contain each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on the university’s website are requested. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university are sought. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was submitted by a representative from Honolulu Reporter. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, they emphasize that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. They have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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