EC Ohio News

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

On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Belmont County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. The request seeks specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The request asks for two main pieces of information: first, the number of job applications received by the office categorized by week, month, or year; and second, details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.

The requester is affiliated with EC Ohio News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for holding institutions accountable and maintaining transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.

Additionally, it is noted that the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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 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.