Kim C. Cole, Mason County Sheriff | https://masoncountysheriff.org/
Kim C. Cole, Mason County Sheriff | https://masoncountysheriff.org/
FOIA Request to Mason County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mason County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery.
The records requested include data on the number of job applications received by the sheriff's office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. In line with this objective, Great Lakes Wire has requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information as part of their journalistic duties.
This FOIA request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
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