FOIA Request to Lycoming County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.
In our continued commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Lycoming News have submitted a request for records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq. The request specifically seeks information about the pre-election testing of voting machines used in the county's elections.
The details requested include the date of testing, the machine manufacturer, the machine model number, and the status of each machine tested - whether it passed or failed. We have asked for this information to be provided in a PDF format for ease of dissemination and analysis.
As members of the media, we play a crucial role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that given our role in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We eagerly await a response from the Lycoming County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about developments in this matter.
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