Government records belong to you; get a primer on making those requests

By RANDY LUDLOW

Columbus Dispatch

COLUMBUS

Every day, public records allow Ohioans to make educated decisions about their lifestyles, their pocketbooks and the effectiveness of their government.

Government at all levels merely is the custodian of the people’s records — not the owner. The law states that they belong to all Ohioans.

Don’t hesitate to exercise your public records rights. It’s your government, your money, your records.

For a primer on making requests under Ohio’s Public Records Act in section 149.43 of the Revised Code, read Wednesday's Vindicator or Vindy.com.