Editorials & Civic Commentary - Louisiana Recovery Authority Oversight

Wennerlund, Murray

Editorials & Civic Commentary - Louisiana Recovery Authority Oversight

Independent watchdog editorials on government transparency, federalism, and citizen oversight in Denham Springs and Louisiana. Civic accountability and ethics oversight commentary.

By Murray Wennerlund, published October 30, 2025, updated November 14, 2025.

Denham Springs $24 Fee Challenges Louisiana's Transparency Duty

Examining legal concerns under Louisiana's Public Records Law, R.S. 44:31

The Louisiana Recovery Authority has identified significant concerns regarding the City of Denham Springs' implementation of a $24 per hour fee for processing public records requests. This policy appears to directly conflict with Louisiana's Public Records Law (R.S. 44:31), which establishes that "no fee shall be charged to any person to examine or review any public records" during regular office hours.

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**Title**: Editorials & Civic Commentary - Louisiana Recovery Authority Oversight

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Independent watchdog editorials on government transparency, federalism, and citizen oversight in Denham Springs and Louisiana. Civic accountability and ethics oversight commentary.

Full article: https://www.louisianarecoveryauthority.org/municipality/city-of-denham-springs/city-transparency/editorials/

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