FOIA Request to Winnebago County Regarding Public Records from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Fox Cities News has submitted a request for public records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. The request was sent on October 7, 2024, seeking information about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) logs that were sent to Winnebago County from January 1, 2024, until October 7, 2024.
The requested records include specific fields such as the requester's name and organization, the content of the request, the date of the request and its completion date, and the status of the FOIA. These details are essential for us at Fox Cities News in our efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to our readers.
We believe that access to these public records is vital in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have also asked for a fee waiver for this request.
We look forward to receiving a positive response from Winnebago County regarding this matter. We believe that transparency is crucial in maintaining trust between government bodies and their constituents.
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