“The liberties of people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.”
— Patrick Henry, June 5, 1788
Our mission
The Delaware Coalition for Open Government is committed to promoting and defending the people’s right to transparency and accountability in government. We serve as a resource through education and advocacy, and we work to strengthen Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act and its application.
DelCOG is a resource for navigating the FOIA system in Delaware. If you are experiencing difficulty gaining access to information from your state or local government, we may be able to help.