A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Keweenaw County, Michigan on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by UP Gazette, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about county vendor payments.
The specific records requested under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq. included a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The requested details for each transaction were the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at UP Gazette believe access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include providing comprehensive news coverage that keeps the public informed about how their tax dollars are being spent.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this information based on our role as a media organization disseminating important information to the public. We await a response from Keweenaw County and will keep our readers updated on any developments regarding this request.
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