FOIA Request: First written communication by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney mentioning COVID-19 (coronavirus) between November 17, 2019 and March 12, 2020
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Tom Nash
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The first written communication to or from Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney mentioning the terms "COVID-19" and/or "coronavirus" between November 17, 2019 and March 12, 2020. This should be considered to include any form of written communication including but not limited to email, text message, instant message, or any other type of written communication facilitated through any electronic device and/or application of any kind which allows written communication. Please note that this request is only seeking the very first instance of written communication (the earliest to occur) and is not seeking all communications during the specified timeframe.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Please note that I am a citizen of Virginia, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2020. 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: Mayor's Office
Mr. Nash,
In response to your request, the first record of written communication to or from Mayor Stoney referencing COVID-19 and/or coronavirus between November 17, 2019 and March 12, 2020 took place on January 28. It involved an invitation for a meeting to discuss the issue with representatives of the Richmond City Health District. Pursuant to Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-3705.7(2), this record is being withheld as Mayor's working papers and correspondence.
Best,
James Nolan
From: Mayor's Office
Mr. Nash,
Given the expansive nature of this request, it is not practically possible to provide the requested records or determine whether they are available within the five-work-day period. Therefore, the city will exercise its authority under Sec. 2.2-3704(B)(4) to have an additional seven work days to respond. Next week, we will provide you with an estimate of costs to fulfill this request.
Best,
James Nolan
From: Shawn Breen
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
From: Mayor's Office
Mr. Nash,
I hope you are well and staying safe. Per VFOIA, I wish to inform you that the estimated cost to complete your request will be approximately $95. Please let me know if you agree to pay the estimated charges and would like me to proceed.
Best,
James Nolan
Sent from my iPhone
From: Shawn Breen
Thank you. I appreciate the estimate. I am not going to move forward with this request.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2020. 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.