A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Floyd County Election Department in Georgia on February 5, 2025. The request, filed by us at Rome Reporter, seeks comprehensive 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, their jurisdiction of office, and party affiliation. In addition to these basic details about each candidate's campaign, we also requested all available contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public as a news outlet, we have also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request under our status as media professionals.
We at Rome Reporter are dedicated to keeping our readers informed about local government affairs. We will continue to work diligently to provide comprehensive coverage of the upcoming elections and other important civic matters.
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