A FOIA request was sent to Richland County on October 7, 2024, seeking access to the county's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) logs. The request was made by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., include a list of FOIA logs sent to Richland County from January 1, 2024, till October 7, 2024. The requested information fields include the requester's name and organization, the content of the request, the date of the request and its completion date, as well as the status of the FOIA.
As members of Buckeye Reporter, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from Richland County regarding this matter and will continue our commitment to providing comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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