An assertion by an outgoing legislator that the city of Coeur d'Alene is breaking the law in its handling of financial documents has led to policy change. Rep. Kathy Sims, R-Coeur d'Alene, filed two public records requests with the city in August, then re-filed the same requests in September, asking for financial documents. After reviewing the documents, Sims wrote a letter to city Finance Director Troy Tymesen saying the documents are being handled illegally: They’re not being signed under oath by Tymesen, and they’re not being submitted according to timelines set by state law/Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

DFO: Seems to be much ado about nothing. Thoughts?