Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Antrim County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office in Michigan by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records related to job applications received by the office.

The request asks for data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The requester has emphasized the importance of accessing public records as part of their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The request also mentions that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Great Lakes Wire has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in disseminating news to the public.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.