FOIA Request to Mason County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office by a reporter from Ohio Valley Times. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The Ohio Valley Times is a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested this information under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §29-B-1-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
In their request, Ohio Valley Times has also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver as members of the media. They argue that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
