A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on October 7, 2024. The request was made by Shenango Valley News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law include a list of FOIA logs sent to Mercer County from January 1, 2024, till October 7, 2024. The specific fields requested are the requester’s name and organization, the content of the request, the date of the request and its completion date, as well as the status of the FOIA.
As members of Shenango Valley News, 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.
We await Mercer County’s response to this FOIA request. This will aid in our ongoing commitment towards ensuring accountability and transparency within local government operations.
