Richard Martin, Sheriff at Lake County | https://lakecountymi.gov/
Richard Martin, Sheriff at Lake County | https://lakecountymi.gov/
FOIA Request to Lake 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 Lake County Sheriff's Office in Michigan on August 14, 2025. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the request asks for data categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires 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 is affiliated with Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency through access to public records.
In the request, there is also a mention of a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals. This aligns with their mission to gather and report news for public benefit. Furthermore, the requester is associated 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.
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.
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