Published: Sep 30, 2005
Modified: Sep 30, 2005 8:17 AM
Cary is complying

Regarding the Sept. 27 People's Forum letter captioned "A document search," the Town of Cary has 
had numerous contacts with New Hill Association representative Lisa Dahlquist during the past several 
months in an attempt to clearly understand and completely fulfill what have often been vague and global 
requests for public information about the Western Wake Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities.

On Sept. 1, a New Hill representative came to Cary Town Hall and collected from our town clerk
copies of all the e-mails in her possession -- including those of the Town Council. On Sept. 21,
separate public records requests were made of other Cary staff by New Hill, and these staff are
pulling together those materials at this time.

In Cary, we take very seriously our responsibility to support the provisions of the state Public Records 
Law. We know the law, appreciate its tremendous importance in helping to ensure transparent 
government and follow the law to the letter -- every time.

Despite continued false allegations questioning the integrity of our organization, the Town of Cary will 
continue vigorously supporting the law by providing all interested parties with access to and copies of 
public records as soon as possible on any topic.

Bill Coleman
Town Manager
Cary
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