Many of you know, that as an Elected Director of the Sequoia Healthcare District, I have faced an uphill battle to gain access to financial records of the District. I am happy to report that significant progress has been made in response to a PRA request I made as a private citizen.

Following is that formal request:

From: Jack Hickey

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:26 PM

To: Lee Michelson

Cc: Terry@CalAware.org

Subject: Public Records Act request for Sequoia Healthcare District financial records

Lee Michelson, CEO

Sequoia Healthcare District

525 Veterans Boulevard

Redwood City, CA 94063

Mr. Michelson, pursuant to the State of California Public Records Act ( GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48) I hereby request all financial records of the District, in electronic format, which are contained in folders created by Peachtree Software on computers used by the District. I prefer that they be sent via e-mail at no charge. Provision of the requested records on CD would be acceptable with a charge for media cost.

I understand that there are exceptions to disclosure, and that the burden of justifying nondisclosure lies with your agency. Since I have already made less formal requests for District records, I expect an expeditious response to this request.

John J. Hickey

243 Ferndale Way

Emerald Hills, CA 94062

650-368-5722

The initial response from Mark Hudak, Counsel for the District can be read here: Web Link

This was followed by several e-mails which finally resulted in my receiving, on CD by FedEx overnight, much of the information requested. CD contents here: Web Link

Those e-mail threads are available here: Web Link

I am hopeful that ALL of the information I requested will be forthcoming without the necessity for legal action. Your support is appreciated.

Jack Hickey