Appeals Procedures and Mediation Services for Denied FOIA Requests in City of Peekskill
| Tracking # |
282 |
| Submitted | June 7, 2023 |
| Due | June 14, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
Date: June 7, 2023
City of Peekskill
840 Main Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Attn: FOIA Officer
Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – Procedures for FOIA Appeals and Mediation
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to and copies of all records held by the City of Peekskill pertaining to procedures for appealing a denied FOIA request and the use of mediation services in resolving FOIA disputes.
For the purpose of this request, the records I seek include, but are not limited to:
1. All documents outlining the procedures for appealing a denied FOIA request within the City of Peekskill, including written procedures, forms, and timelines.
2. Records of any mediation services provided by the City or external bodies designed to assist in resolving disputes related to FOIA requests. This includes the process for requesting mediation, guidelines or policies governing the process, and statistics on the usage and outcomes of such services.
3. Contact information for the person or department responsible for handling appeals and mediation related to FOIA requests.
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). If an entire document is exempt, I request a justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions, and provision of an exemption log as per Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973).
Please note your obligation under the law not to destroy any records potentially responsive to this request. Any withholding, redaction, or destruction of responsive records without proper justification constitutes a violation of the FOIA and is subject to litigation, as confirmed in Kissinger v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 445 U.S. 136, 150 (1980).
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for the processing of this request. As an independent investigative journalist associated with TransparencyReport.pw, I believe that the information I seek is in the public interest and its disclosure contributes significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government.
If the enclosed waiver is not accepted and there are any potential charges in excess of $200 associated with fulfilling my request, please inform me in advance.
As stipulated by the FOIA, I look forward to your response within twenty business days (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Independent Investigative Journalist
TransparencyReport.pw
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Phone: 1-845-748-0329
Enclosure: Fee Waiver Request Letter
Please be aware: All communications related to this request, including incoming and outgoing communications, will be publicly available on TransparencyReport.pw. Additionally, any correspondence in relation to this request will be instantly published on the platform.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
From: City Of Peekskill Clerk
Attached please see confirmation to your foil request.
Sincerely,
Jeanette Moore
Deputy City Clerk
840 Main Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914)737-3400
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #282.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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