A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Wexford County Election Division on October 30, 2024. The request, made by North Michigan News, seeks access to pre-election test reports for voting machines used in the county's elections.
The records requested specifically pertain to the pre-election testing of voting machines. The details sought include the date of the test, the machine's manufacturer, its model number, and whether it passed or failed during testing. These records are requested in a PDF format for ease of review and dissemination.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, North Michigan News is actively involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us at North Michigan News to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the provisions of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
We will continue to keep you updated as we await a response from the Wexford County Election Division regarding this FOIA request.
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