FOIA Request to Cheboygan County Election Division Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
In a bid to uphold transparency and accountability in the electoral process, North Michigan News has sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Cheboygan County Election Division. The request, dated February 5, 2025, seeks comprehensive details about all candidates running in the upcoming elections.
As part of our commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have requested specific information about each candidate. This includes their first, middle and last names; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; party affiliation; as well as contact information such as address, phone number and email address.
Access to public records is crucial for us at North Michigan News in fulfilling 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 eagerly await the response from the Cheboygan County Election Division and will keep our readers updated with any developments. As always, we remain committed to bringing you reliable news about your local government.
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