Youngstown Times

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

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

The records requested include data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The Youngstown Times emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The publication asserts that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given this context, Youngstown Times has requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.

Furthermore, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.