Investigative reporter seeks records from Santa Clara Valley Water Board
The video documents an attempt to access public records from the Santa Clara Valley Water Board regarding rate changes and water usage for a new data center in Gilroy. The filmer encounters difficulties in obtaining the records directly from the agency, which refers her to an online portal.
Susan Bassi documented her visit to the Santa Clara Valley Water Board to request access to records concerning rate changes and the water supply for a new data center in Gilroy, California. Bassi confronted employees, asserting that despite the agency's claims, records should be available on-site, not just through an online portal.
The video, filmed by Bassi, shows her challenging the water board's process for public record access, claiming it was difficult for the public to obtain information. She also questioned who would bear the cost for the new data center's water usage.