FOIA Request to Clearfield County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024. The request was made by us at Happy Valley Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We are seeking records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., preferably in electronic format. Specifically, we have requested a list of FOIA logs sent to Clearfield County from January 1, 2024 till October 7, 2024 with the following fields:
- Requester Name
- Requester Organization
- Request Content
- Request Date
- Request Complete Date
- FOIA Status
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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 media professionals.
This request underscores our commitment at Happy Valley Times towards ensuring transparency and accountability in local government affairs through comprehensive and accurate news reporting.