A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on October 7, 2024. The request was made by the Altoona Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The Altoona Times is seeking access to public records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically requesting FOIA logs sent to Huntingdon County from January 1, 2024, through October 7, 2024. The requested information includes:
- Requester Name
- Requester Organization
- Request Content
- Request Date
- Request Complete Date
- FOIA Status
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we at the Altoona Times believe that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await response from Huntingdon County regarding this matter.