Vacationland Times

FOIA Request to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

The Vacationland Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Erie County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. The request seeks information under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., specifically asking for records detailing the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made with the intent to gather information that will help hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As part of this effort, Vacationland Times is seeking a fee waiver, citing its role as a media organization involved in disseminating news to the public.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.