If a record I requested is denied, what are my options?

Review of Denials of Public Records

RCW 42.56.520Requesting a review of denials of public records: 
RCW 42.56.520 allows for review of denials of public records. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including email) to the Public Records Officer for a review of that decision. The petition shall include a copy of, or reasonably identify, the written statement denying the request.

Consideration of petition for review: 

The Public Records Officer will promptly provide the petition and any other relevant information to the Public Disclosure Steering Team to conduct the review. The Public Disclosure Steering Team will immediately consider the petition and either affirm or reverse the denial within two business days following the City's receipt of the petition, or within such other time as the City and the requestor mutually agree to. 

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1. What is a public record?
2. Must the City create a document when responding to a specific request for public disclosure?
3. What public information is exempt from disclosure?
4. Are public records requests confidential?
5. Where can I find City Council Agendas & Minutes?
6. How do I obtain copies of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate?
7. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
8. Do all City records have to be stored at City Hall?
9. Must the City agree to provide copies of "future records"?
10. Can the City utilize an installment methodology to respond to my records request?
11. If a record I requested is denied, what are my options?