A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Lafayette County, Wisconsin, regarding public records on October 7, 2024. As a news organization committed to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at SW Wisconsin News are seeking access to specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law.
The requested records include a list of FOIA logs that were sent to the county from January 1, 2024, until October 7, 2024. The information we are specifically looking for in these logs includes:
- The name of the requester
- The organization of the requester
- The content of the request
- The date when the request was made
- The date when the request was completed
- The status of the FOIA request
As members of the media, our role involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readership. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue our efforts in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
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