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Let's talk politics.
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Posted by David Wickert @ 05:28:12 pm

Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg has named Diane Braaten, his executive assistant, to be the county’s public records ombudsman.

Braaten will assist people seeking public records from the county. News of her appointment comes on the same day that County Councilman Shawn Bunney was honored for advocating for the ombudsman position and for work on other open government issues.

The Washington Coalition for Open Government gave Bunney its Key Award at the County-City Building this afternoon. The coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group backed my news media and other open government supporters. The News Tribune is a sponsor of the coalition.

Bunney said the ombudsman position is needed to help people navigate a host of county agencies to get the information they need.

Braaten said it’s best for people to file their requests directly with the proper department (you can see a list of contacts here). But she’s available to help. You can reacher her at pcrecordsrequest@co.pierce.wa.us.

Categories: Pierce County, Open Government

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