A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Baraga County, Michigan on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by us at UP Gazette, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks information about the county's vendor payments.
The records requested specifically pertain to all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. We have asked for these records in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting. The details we are seeking include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, access to such public records is crucial for our work. It enables us to keep the public informed about how their tax dollars are being spent and hold government entities accountable for their financial decisions.
We believe that as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq. This belief is based on our role in disseminating important information to the public and providing transparency about governmental affairs.
We await a response from Baraga County regarding this request.
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