Secretary of the Commonwealth Paul McCarthy, Budget Director McCormack Building One Ashburton Place, Room 1710 Boston, MA 02018
Re: Massachusetts Public Records Request
Dear Secretary Galvin:
This is a request under the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M. G. L. Chapter 66, Section 10). I am requesting to be provided a copy of any and all public records related to Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring you, your image or your likeness from when your took office in January 1995 to present. This includes the following records:
1. An accounting of how much taxpayer money (federal, state and local) has been spent to produce these ads and the name of the firm(s) who produced them?
2. Any and all documents related to the amount of money (federal, state and local) has been spent to broadcast these ads and the name of the firm(s) who placed the advertising?
3. If federal, state or local grants were utilized, the specific language in the grant application and/or award that sought and/or authorized the money being used for television advertisements?
4. The final broadcast version of each PSA that aired.
5. The dates which each PSA aired and on what stations, systems and networks?
6. Any and all correspondence (written, electronic or otherwise) related to the production and broadcast of the ads that included current or former employees on your staff, as well as your own correspondence?
I recognize that you may charge reasonable costs for copies, as well as for personnel time needed to comply with this request. If you expect costs to exceed $10.00, please provide a detailed fee estimate.
The Public Records Law requires you to provide me with a written response within 10 calendar days. If you cannot comply with my request, you are statutorily required to provide an explanation in writing. Please direct future correspondence to: David DArcangelo 183 Bainbridge Street Malden, MA 02148