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 representative from Peoria Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is requested about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in an electronic format.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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.
