Opinion

I probably should have expounded more in this space last week on the absurdity of Eureka Springs city attorney Forrest Jacobi attempting to bill the Lovely County Citizen’s parent company, CherryRoad Media, more than $16,000 for the city’s responses to our requests for public information pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act dating back to 2019.

I jumped the gun in this space a couple of weeks ago, it seems. I only thought Eureka Springs city attorney Forrest Jacobi had come to his senses regarding the city’s attempts to overcharge me for responding to a Freedom of Information Act request.

By now, everyone who reads this paper on a regular basis should be keenly aware of my appreciation for the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. It’s a powerful tool for journalists and citizens alike and an important safeguard to ensure government transparency.

The filing period for candidates seeking city offices begins Wednesday and runs for one week. It might be a very interesting week, especially in Eureka Springs.

Lifetime appointments are hard to come by. Unless you’re the Pope.