A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Gladwin County Election Division in Michigan on February 5, 2025. The request was made by East Michigan News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought records of all candidates running for the upcoming spring election. The specific details requested included the first, middle, and last names of the candidates, the office they are running for, jurisdiction of the office, and party affiliation of each candidate.
In addition to these details, East Michigan News also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, East Michigan News has asked for a fee waiver for this request. They believe that access to public records is essential in fulfilling their professional responsibilities which include disseminating information to the public.
East Michigan News remains committed to providing comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs and will continue its efforts in promoting transparency through similar requests in the future.
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