A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Marquette County regarding vendor payments made in the year 2024. The request, dated September 26, 2024, was made by SC Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested for each transaction are the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As members of the media at SC Wisconsin News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We await Marquette County’s response and cooperation in this matter as we continue our work in fostering transparency and accountability within local government affairs.
