Gordon reappoints Potter as public records ombudsman

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has announced the re-appointment of Darlena Potter to replace Charlotte Martinez as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman.

Potter previously served as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman from 2021-23. She also served as constituent services special assistant in the governor’s office, and has worked for state agencies including the Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Department of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from the University of Wyoming and a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University.

The ombudsman position was created with the passage of Senate File 57 in 2019. The public records ombudsman serves as a resource for the public to resolve issues regarding public records requests submitted to state and local government agencies. The position provides aid to state and local governments to understand their obligations in response to such requests. The ombudsman is also charged with mediating disputes relating to the timeliness of a records production, an agency’s claim of privilege or confidentiality, and fees.

For additional information on Wyoming’s public records ombudsman, visit governor. wyo.gov/contact/public-records-ombudsman

This story was published on July 27, 2024.