A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Arenac County Election Division on October 30, 2024. The request was made by Tri-City Sun, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for records of pre-election testing reports for voting machines used in the county's elections. The requested information is sought in a PDF format and should include specific details such as the test date, machine manufacturer, machine model number, and the status of the machine after testing - whether it passed or failed.
As a media organization, Tri-City Sun emphasizes that access to public records is essential for fulfilling its 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 a media professional.
We remain open for any questions or clarifications needed regarding this request. As always, our goal is to provide accurate and timely information to our readers about matters that affect them directly.
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