Public Information Request

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified in MCL 15.231 et seq., mandates that public records be accessible to the public, with certain exceptions. Its primary objective is to ensure that citizens can obtain information about their government, fostering openness and accountability.

What is a FOIA Request?

Upon providing a public body’s FOIA coordinator with a written request that describes a public record sufficiently to enable the public body to find the public record, a person has a right to inspect, copy, or receive copies of the requested public record of the public body. A public body may charge a fee to cover the cost of processing a request.

Please note that for a FOIA/public information request to be valid, it must be submitted in writing to the Village.  Please email the Clerk pellstonviilage@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.