FOIA Request to Luce County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024.
In our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at UP Gazette have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Luce County, Michigan. The request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., seeking information about county vendor payments made from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024.
The specific details requested include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount for each payment made within this period. This information is crucial for our comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs and helps us keep public institutions accountable.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that by making this information available to the public, we can contribute significantly towards maintaining transparency in government dealings.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request considering our role as a media organization disseminating important information to the public.
We will continue our work towards promoting transparency and accountability in local government affairs and will update our readers with any developments regarding this request.
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