Great Lakes Wire

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

The Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Gladwin County Sheriff's Office. The request seeks access to records detailing the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. In light of this role, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.