Great Lakes Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Arenac County Sheriff's Department by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., preferably in electronic format.

The records requested include the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information on the department or person responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought to enhance transparency and accountability within public institutions.

As part of their role in disseminating information to the public, Great Lakes Wire has also requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

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.