A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mecosta County Election Division on October 30, 2024. The request was made by West Central Michigan News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought access to pre-election test reports for voting machines used in the county's elections. Specifically, the requested records should be in PDF format and include details such as the test date, machine manufacturer, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed).
At West Central Michigan News, we believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information.
We await a response from the Mecosta County Election Division regarding our request.
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