FOIA Request Sent to Sullivan County Regarding Public Records on October 7, 2024

Oct 7, 2024

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FOIA Request to Sullivan County Regarding Public Records on October 7, 2024. Keystone Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has sent a request for public records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.

The request specifically asks for a list of FOIA logs that were sent to Sullivan County from January 1, 2024 till October 7, 2024. The fields requested 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 Keystone Today, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these 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 look forward to working with Sullivan County in obtaining this important information.

Brian D. Miller, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

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