District of Columbia law provides that "all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees." The DC Open Government Coalition is here to ensure the District government lives up to its promise.
Access your government through DC's transparency laws
The DC government is legally required to make public records and meetings accessible to the public. If you are trying to access public records, public meetings, or public datasets, the DC Open Government coalition has compiled information about how you can access them.
Advocate for greater transparency in DC government
Part of the mission DC Open Government Coalition is to improve the processes by which the public gains access to government records and proceedings, and to educate the public and government officials about the principles and benefits of open government in a democratic society.
Learn how to dig into DC government
The DC Open Government Coalition is offering training on how to access DC government information. These training sessions, called "Digging into DC," can help the DC community learn how to get a bit deeper into the functioning of the DC open government processes.
News and Updates
Read the latest blog posts from the DC Open Government Coalition.
October Meeting Will Dive Into Future of Transparency in DC and Link to National and Global Efforts
The DC Open Government Coalition has announced an October 15 in-person event: Global to Local: Lessons for Open Government & Civic Engagement for DC. This event is co-organized by the DC Open Government Coalition and…
Eagle Charter School Sudden Closure Again Raises Transparency Questions
UPDATE: Charter Board response is available here: https://chairmanmendelson.com/2024/09/10/public-charter-school-board-response-re-eagle-academy/ UPDATE: D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has written the Public Charter School Board asking for answers to almost two dozen questions so "we can learn from the…
D.C. Police “Lateral Hires” Come Out of the Shadows After New Court Ruling
Police hiring in the District can come under stronger scrutiny following a Superior Court decision opening records of Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) lateral hires—as officers are known who joined MPD after experience in law enforcement…
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