Requesting Public Records
What Are Public Records?
Washington law requires state and local agencies to make public records available to the public. The law, the Washington State Public Records Act, found at RCW Ch. 42.56, supports the public’s right to be informed about what their government is doing. KID is committed to full compliance with the Public Records Act.
The Act lists certain public records that do not have to be disclosed. Some of these exemptions are intended to prevent unreasonable invasions of personal privacy or the use of public records for personal or commercial gain. The agency’s confidential communications with its attorneys do not need to be disclosed. A complete statement of the exemptions can be found in RCW Ch. 42.56.
The Act also requires that the public records requested be “identifiable.” Your public records disclosure request must include a reasonable description that would allow a Kennewick Irrigation District employee to locate the records. A general question is not a public disclosure request. The Act does not require Kennewick Irrigation District to create records that do not exist.
How do I request public records?
Here’s how to request a public record from the Kennewick Irrigation District:
Step 1:
Fill Out The Request For Public Record Form. Our form is provided to assist you
and is optional.
- Download the Public Records Request Form
- Email your request for a Public Record to: publicrecords@kid.org
If you have trouble downloading the form, want a paper copy mailed to you or have more questions please contact us at 509-586-9111.
Step 2:
Complete the form. After filling out the form electronically or by hand:
- Return it by email to: publicrecords@kid.org
- Return it by mail to:
- Kennewick Irrigation District
Public Records Officer
12 W. Kennewick Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336 - Return it by FAX to: 509-586-7663
You can also submit a request in person by making an appointment with the Public Records Officer.
- Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
Contact Information:
Doris Rakowski
Public Records Officer
Kennewick Irrigation District
12 W. Kennewick Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-9111
publicrecords@kid.org
A variety of records are available on the District’s website at www.kid.org. Requestors are encouraged to view records available on the website prior to submitting a records request.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEBPAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT OF THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC RECORDS. If you have any questions or concerns, or believe that KID is in any way not complying with the Public Records Act, please contact the Public Records Officer.
KID Public Records Disclosure Policy
KID Fee Schedule
KID Public Meetings Calendar
KID 2006-Present Board Meeting Minutes
KID 2011 Committee Meeting Minutes
KID Organizational Chart
KID Documents Housed Elsewhere:
KID Board of Directors, Minutes, 1917-2006
KID Board of Directors, Resolutions, 1917-2006
KID Audit Reports
Additional Public Disclosure Resources:
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Information guide on Obtaining Public Records
Records Retention Schedules
Local Open Government Blog
Washington Coalition for Open Government
Open Meetings Act Information and Resources
Washington State Auditor's Office
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington
If you need more information, please call the KID Customer Service Department at (509) 586-9111 or send e-mail to: info@kid.org.
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