The Sconi

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Ashland County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request outlines two primary inquiries: first, the number of job applications received by the department, broken down by week, month, or year; and second, identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability within public institutions by making this information available to the public.

As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news, The Sconi has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records. This waiver is sought based on their role as a media entity that provides essential information to the public. Furthermore, The Sconi is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

For more details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy's mission and activities, 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.