FOIA Request to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Kalamazoo Times have sent a request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., for records pertaining to pre-election voting machine test reports.
The requested records specifically include the date of testing, machine manufacture details, machine model numbers, and their status – whether they passed or failed in the tests. We have asked for these records in a PDF format for easy accessibility and dissemination.
Access to public records is crucial for us as it enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to follow up on this request and keep our readers updated with any developments.
