A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Leelanau County, Michigan, on September 26, 2024. The request, submitted by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about county vendor payments.
The specific details requested include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. This list should contain the following fields: Vendor Name, Transaction Date, Transaction Description, and Amount.
As a media organization, we at Great Lakes Wire are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 await the response from Leelanau County regarding this request and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency and accountability within local government operations.
