A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Sanilac County on September 26, 2024. The request was made by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically sought records of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request. The desired information includes vendor names, transaction dates, descriptions of transactions, and the amounts paid.
As representatives of Great Lakes Wire, we believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Great Lakes Wire remains committed to ensuring that the operations of government entities like Sanilac County are transparent and accountable. We will continue to seek and share such information with the public in pursuit of this goal.
