A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Westmoreland County on October 7, 2024. The request was made by Keystone Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for the county's FOIA logs from January 1, 2024, through October 7, 2024. The requested information includes 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 each FOIA request.
As a media organization, we at Keystone Today are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 look forward to receiving this information in order to continue providing comprehensive coverage of local government affairs in Pennsylvania.
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