Phil Mendelson Emails
| Tracking # |
2019-46 |
| Submitted | April 21, 2019 |
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From: Taylor Amarel Scott
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to obtain all emails sent to, from, or copied to Phil Mendelson from January 1, 2015 to Present day containing any of the following non-case-sensitive key-strings: "EB-5", "EB5", "Regional Center", or "USCIS".
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Taylor Amarel Scott
From: Council of the District of Columbia
Hi Taylor,
You made an identical request last year and we ran the search, the return was thousands of pages, with most coming as a result of the terms "EB-5", "regional center", and "USCIS" picking up mass mailings (think e-newsletters) and junk mail. I followed up with you about narrowing the search and never heard back, so I tolled it and eventually closed it. I am happy to run a search, but would it be possible to eliminate mass mailings-say, limit the request to emails where Chairman Mendelson, his staff, or staff of the Council was the primary intended recipient-and require only one copy of identical attachments?
Best,
Brackett
Brackett Smith
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Council of the District of Columbia
P: (202)724-8093 F: (202)724-8129
E: bsmith@dccouncil.us
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~WRD000
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Yes, you may eliminate the mass mailings and newsletters. THANK YOU!
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following DC Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following DC Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Council of the District of Columbia
Hi Taylor,
I should have it to you by early next week at the latest. I am sorry for the slow response time. We are in the midst of passing the city budget and my attention has mostly been there recently.
Best,
Brackett
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Thank you very much! Appreciate your update.
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Hello, I just wanted to double check on this request.
I appreciate your ongoing assistance and hope to receive the documents soon.
Best
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Hello, I just wanted to double check on this request.
I appreciate your ongoing assistance and hope to receive the documents soon.
Best
From: Council of the District of Columbia
Hi Taylor,
I am sorry for the delay and appreciate your patience. Please find the Council's response attached and let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Brackett
Brackett Smith
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Council of the District of Columbia
P: (202)724-8093 F: (202)724-8129
E: bsmith@dccouncil.us
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Thank you very much for your assistance with this request.
From: Taylor Amarel Scott
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Taylor Amarel Scott
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2019-46.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Council of the District of Columbia
Hi Taylor,
We received a fax this morning where you asked about receiving a response to your request. I sent the Council's response and responsive records on June 21, 2019. Is there anything else you're seeking or expecting to receive?
Best,
Brackett
Brackett Smith
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Council of the District of Columbia
P: (202)724-8093 F: (202)724-8129
E: bsmith@dccouncil.us
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~WRD000