FOIA Request to Chemeketa Community College regarding all public university salaries in FY2025 on January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026, Beaver State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Chemeketa Community College. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This inquiry is made under the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include several specific data fields: Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or if limited to month/year), University Name, Employee Department, Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Beaver State News emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The request also notes that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, there is an expectation for a fee waiver.
Additionally, it is highlighted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
