Joseph R. Konrath, Sheriff at Marquette County | https://www.nytimes.com/
Joseph R. Konrath, Sheriff at Marquette County | https://www.nytimes.com/
FOIA Request to Marquette County Sheriff's Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information has been sent to the Marquette County Sheriff's Department under the Wisconsin Open Records Law. The request, submitted by a representative from The Sconi, seeks specific records related to employment applications within the department. The requested data includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester has emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. This request is part of an effort supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more details about this organization, please visit their website at 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.