A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Marquette County on October 7, 2024. The request was made by SC Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., were specifically for a list of FOIA logs sent to the county from January 1, 2024, till October 7, 2024. The fields requested in these logs include:
- Requester Name
- Requester Organization
- Request Content
- Request Date
- Request Complete Date
- FOIA Status
As members of the media at SC Wisconsin News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to 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, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We look forward to the county's response and will continue our efforts in bringing transparency and accountability to local government affairs.
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