To the Editor:

FOI regulations are very complicated. Individuals often want to believe a regulation has been violated only to find their interpretation is incorrect. In fact, more times than not, the complaint is ruled unwarranted or inconsequential. I learned this the hard way. Now I call or email FOI to discuss what I felt was done wrong before filing a FOI complaint. I often learn I’m misunderstanding the regulations. It would be a good practice for anyone believing there has been a violation to reach out to FOI prior to filing a complaint.

Bruce Walczak

Newtown