Mesick, MI · Wexford County
FOIA Request Letter
Residents and other requesters use this letter to ask the Village of Mesick to inspect or obtain copies of public records.
What this form is
This sample letter lets a requester describe public records they want to inspect or obtain as copies. It asks for enough detail to identify the records, allows the requester to ask for notice if fees exceed $50 and to request a fee waiver, and provides space for a signature. The letter also asks the village to explain a denial and provide appeal procedures.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of public records from the Village of Mesick can complete and submit this request letter.
How to submit it
Address the letter to Lorene McLeod and Deborah Stanton, Treasurer and Clerk, at 119 E Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request Letter
Download the FOIA request letter PDF.
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Complete the Letter
Fill in your name, address, date, recipient greeting, and a sufficiently detailed description of the records sought.
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Add Any Fee Request
If applicable, complete the space to request a fee waiver and explain the public interest.
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Sign and Date the Letter
Sign and date the completed request; the document does not call for notarization.
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Send It to the Village
Address the letter to the listed Treasurer and Clerk at 119 E Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Mesick FOIA request letter ask for?
- It asks you to describe the public records or information you want to inspect or obtain as copies, and provides space for your contact details and signature.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA request letter?
- No. The letter is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Mesick FOIA request letter?
- Address it to Lorene McLeod and Deborah Stanton, Treasurer and Clerk, at 119 E Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668.
- Can I ask about fees or request a fee waiver?
- Yes. The letter asks the village to inform you if search or copying fees will exceed $50 and provides space to request a fee waiver and explain the public interest.