| Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code), I am requesting the following public records. Please note that for all digital communications, this request includes private devices used for official business per Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.233 (SB 944). I. The “Whisper” & Suppression Records (March 3 – March 6, 2026) All text messages, emails, and instant messages (Slack, Teams, etc.) between City Manager David Gaines and Police Chief Chris Freis containing the keywords: “Ryan,” “Johnson,” “Patriot,” “Removal,” “Speaker,” “SIB,” or “Debt.” The Body-Worn Camera (BWC) footage and audio for Officer “Ryan” and Chief Chris Freis from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on March 3, 2026. Any written “Security Directives” or “Briefing Notes” provided to the Addison Police Department regarding the March 3rd Town Meeting. II. The SIB Loan & “Denton Blueprint” Extraction The Full Disbursement Ledger for the $44.6 Million State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan. I am specifically seeking the “Check Register” showing every payment made out of this loan fund to third-party vendors, consultants, or “Administrative Transfers.” All correspondence between David Gaines and representatives of Hilltop Securities regarding the “Amortization Schedule” or “Interest Rate Swap” agreements for the SIB loan. Any memos or emails discussing the “Negative Arbitrage” or “Debt-to-Cash Spread” associated with the Town’s current $177M debt load. III. The “Police Supply” Forensic Audit The Line-Item Expenditure Report for the “Police Supplies” account for FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025. Records of all “Inter-fund Transfers” into the Police Department budget from the General Fund or Capital Project Funds that occurred mid-year (outside the original budget adoption). All invoices and receipts for “Police Supplies” or “Specialized Equipment” exceeding $5,000 per transaction for the last 24 months. IV. Administrative Capture & Conflict of Interest Any “Consulting Agreements” or “Professional Service Contracts” between the Town of Addison and any entity previously associated with David Gaines during his tenure in Denton, Texas. All internal communications regarding the proposed $55 Million Police Station, specifically any “Feasibility Studies” or “Bond Counsel” advice regarding the impact on the Town’s current debt ceiling. Notice of Election to Inspect: To avoid the unnecessary “labor fees” previously quoted by the Town’s counsel (Ref: 13125), I hereby elect to inspect these records in person at Town Hall pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.221. Please notify me when these files are available for my review. Respectfully, Ryan Johnson Author of The Lucky Enclave |