Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Mecosta 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 Mecosta County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to delivering thorough and precise news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The requested records include:

1. The number of job applications received by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, categorized by week, month, or year.

2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, Great Lakes Wire has requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.