A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Missaukee County in Michigan on September 26, 2024. The request, made by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks information about vendor payments.
Specifically, the request asks for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The requested details include the name of the vendor, the date of the transaction, a description of the transaction, and the amount paid.
As members of Great Lakes Wire, we believe that access to public records is crucial 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 to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from Missaukee County and will continue our work in reporting news related to local government affairs with accuracy and integrity.
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