Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) [1] you have the right to examine public records.

Michael Parks, Harrisonburg's FOIA Officer, handles any official FOIA requests.

Anyone wishing to file a FOIA request may contact the City Manager's Office at 540-432-7701 or by visiting the City Manager’s Office on the third floor of City Hall at:
409 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

You also can email Michael.Parks@Harrisonburgva.gov [2].

In addition, the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council [3] is available to answer any questions you may have about FOIA. The council may be contacted by phone at 804-225-3056 or toll free at 1-866-448-4100 or by emailing foiacouncil@dls.virginia.gov [4].

[5][145KB]  [5]Rights and responsibilities of the City of Harrisonburg under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act   [6]

Other Records Request

• Requesting police reports [7]
• Filing a FOIA request for the Commissioner of Revenue's office [8]
• Filing a FOIA request for the Treasurer's office [9]
• For Real Estate records, please use the Real Estate Information System [10]