FOIA Request to Forest County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As a part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Northwest PA News have submitted a request for records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq. The request was sent to the Forest County Election Department in Pennsylvania and seeks information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include each candidate's first, middle, and last name; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; party affiliation; as well as their contact information - address, phone number, and email address.
Access to public records is essential for us at Northwest PA News to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this information from the Forest County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about all developments related to this upcoming election.
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