In New Jersey, OPRA stands for the Open Public Records Act. It’s a state law that gives citizens the right to access government records maintained by public agencies. OPRA replaces the old “Right to Know Law” and aims to increase transparency and public access to government information. 

OPRA was enacted to expand the public’s right to access government records, create an administrative appeals process for denied access, and define what constitutes a “government record”.

Citizens can submit a request for specific records to the relevant public agency. The agency then has a set period (usually 7 business days) to respond, either granting access, denying access (with reasons), or seeking an extension. 

Since Daniel Rodrick became Mayor Toms River and since he and his administration has followed Rodrick’s Rules of Chaos, lying to the residents of Toms River, the Taxpayers of Toms River, WE THE PEOPLE, have watched him. We have requested over 1000 files from Toms River Township and other entities to FACT CHECK the lies of Daniel Rodrick and his administration and we have tried our best to publish for all to see. Now we provide these files to you for your review. Be an educated voter in Toms River!