A FOIA request was sent to Tuscarawas County in Ohio regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) logs on October 7, 2024. The request was made by the Buckeye Reporter, a media organization committed 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., were for a list of FOIA logs sent to the county from January 1, 2024, until October 7, 2024. The requested fields included: Requester Name, Requester Organization, Request Content, Request Date, Request Complete Date, and FOIA Status.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, we at Buckeye Reporter believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a response from Tuscarawas County and will continue to pursue transparency in local government affairs.
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