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Saturday, November 23, 2024

FOIA Request Sent to Montour County Regarding Access to FOIA Logs from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024

FOIA Request to Montour County Regarding Access to FOIA Logs from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024.

In our continuous pursuit of transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at Keystone Today have sent a request under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., for access to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) logs sent to Montour County from January 1, 2024, till October 7, 2024.

The requested records include the following fields: Requester Name, Requester Organization, Request Content, Request Date, Request Complete Date, and FOIA Status. This comprehensive information will allow us at Keystone Today to analyze and report on the nature and scope of information requests that Montour County has received during this period.

As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us. It enables us not only to hold public institutions accountable but also provide transparency for the public. We believe that our role in disseminating information qualifies us for a fee waiver as a media professional.

We look forward to receiving these records in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting. Our aim is always towards fostering an informed citizenry through transparent and accountable governance.