A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Pike County, Pennsylvania on October 7, 2024. The request was made by North Pocono News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested fall under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., and were asked for in an electronic format. Specifically, North Pocono News has asked for a list of FOIA logs that were sent to Pike County from January 1, 2024 till October 7, 2024. The requested information includes:
– Requester Name
– Requester Organization
– Request Content
– Request Date
– Request Complete Date
– FOIA Status
As a media organization, we at North Pocono News are committed to 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. We believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals due to our role in disseminating information.
We await response from Pike County regarding this request and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
