A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wayne County on September 26, 2024. The request, made by us at Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, sought detailed records of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024.
The specific details requested in the FOIA included the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount of each payment. This information is crucial for our ongoing efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
As a media organization committed to delivering news and information to the public, we believe access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have also indicated our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional in accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
Our request is currently pending review by Wayne County officials. We remain committed to providing our readers with comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and will update you on any developments regarding this FOIA request.
