In an e-mail sent today, Sloan Simmons, the attorney representing the Elk Grove School District, wrote that Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez had requested that State Hornet reporters withdraw recent public record requests.

Special Assistant to the President John Kepley said Gonzalez did not speak with Simmons or the Elk Grove School District and never said he was going to try to stop the public records requests.

“He did not say that and neither did anyone from Public Affairs,” Kepley said.

He said Public Affairs might be contacting the districts tomorrow to clarify any misunderstandings.

Simmons was unavailable for comment.

The e-mail was sent to State Hornet reporter Mitchell Wilson who requested public records from the Elk Grove School District on March 24 as a part of a Californians Aware’s audit.

The State Hornet will update as information is available.

Chloe Daley can be reached at [email protected]