A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Taylor County on October 7, 2024. The request, issued by NC Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to public records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law.
The specific records requested include a list of FOIA logs sent to Taylor County from January 1, 2024, till October 7, 2024. The fields requested in these logs are:
- Requester Name
- Requester Organization
- Request Content
- Request Date
- Request Complete Date
- FOIA Status
As members of the media at NC Wisconsin News, we believe that access to 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 have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await the county's response and will continue our efforts in reporting news that serves the public interest.
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