Missoula Judges File Lawsuit Against Mayor and City Attorney Over Withheld Report
Key Questions
What is the lawsuit filed by Missoula judges about?
Three Missoula Municipal Court judges are suing the City of Missoula, Mayor Andrea Davis, and the city attorney to obtain the full 44-page report on city attorney conduct. The suit cites Montana's constitutional right-to-know provisions.
Why are the judges seeking the withheld report?
The judges argue the report details important information about city attorney conduct and should be released publicly. This action escalates an ongoing transparency conflict with city leadership.
What could be the outcome of this lawsuit?
The case may reshape city hall dynamics and establish a precedent for public access to personnel investigation reports under state law.
Missoula judges have escalated their conflict with city leadership by filing a lawsuit demanding full release of a 44-page report on city attorney conduct, citing Montana's constitutional right-to-know. This transparency battle could reshape city hall dynamics and set a precedent for public access to personnel investigations.