Poway sues councilmember Tony Blain over alleged public records violations

Poway sues councilmember Tony Blain over alleged public records violations

POWAY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The City of Poway is suing Councilmember Tony Blain for allegedly withholding and destroying public records in violation of state law.  The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court is seeking to compel Blain to comply with the California Public Records Act after numerous public records requests over the past few months have gone unanswered. “Despite multiple warnings, he hadn’t been following the rules,” said …

Poway lawsuit seeks Councilmember Tony Blain’s compliance with Public Records Act

Poway officials announced Wednesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against City Councilmember Tony Blain to seek his compliance with the California Public Records Act and to “stop the destruction of public records.” The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges Blain has refused to produce requested public records from his private accounts, apps and devices and has deleted public records from those same sources and asked others …