Current Events > Anyone know how to file a FOIA Request of a local government? Town sized.

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Crazyman93 07/10/17 7:41:12 PM #1:	Basically, they're flushing the water pipes a LOT lately. And when they do, the water has a brownish tinge for a good long while, like 30 minutes, afterwards. And they're not exactly being forthcoming with the reason they need to flush it so often. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882681134] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>Basically, they're flushing the water pipes a LOT lately. And when they do, the water has a brownish tinge for a good long while, like 30 minutes, afterwards. And they're not exactly being forthcoming with the reason they need to flush it so often.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 07/10/17 7:42:20 PM #2:	@DawkinsNumber4 --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y http://i.imgur.com/AqR3aeX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vvuUXpp.jpg <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:882681203] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>@DawkinsNumber4</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRealItachi 07/10/17 7:46:39 PM #3:	FOIA is for federal services...you know this, right? --- http://i.minus.com/ibuVFCJUoFvfh7.gif http://i.imgur.com/yK3iKrK.gif http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/3853476/ <cite>TheRealItachi posted [p:882681445] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>FOIA is for federal services...you know this, right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 07/10/17 7:47:37 PM #4:	google --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:882681500] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>google</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 07/10/17 7:49:13 PM #5:	Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council. --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:882681575] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/10/17 7:53:05 PM #6:	E32005 posted... google Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? MC_BatCommander posted... Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council. That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882681764] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote>google</quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? <cite>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council.</quote> That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRealItachi 07/10/17 7:57:19 PM #7:	Crazyman93 posted... E32005 posted... google Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? MC_BatCommander posted... Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council. That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me. Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ? --- http://i.minus.com/ibuVFCJUoFvfh7.gif http://i.imgur.com/yK3iKrK.gif http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/3853476/ <cite>TheRealItachi posted [p:882681977] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote>google</quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? <cite>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council.</quote> That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me.</quote> Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 07/10/17 8:00:04 PM #8:	Crazyman93 posted... Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:882682115] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already?</quote> https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 07/10/17 8:05:32 PM #9:	if you wanted an excuse to talk about the issues you're having TC you didn't need to ask a dumb question to segue into it --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 http://i.imgur.com/mPvcy.png <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:882682395] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>if you wanted an excuse to talk about the issues you're having TC you didn't need to ask a dumb question to segue into it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/10/17 8:05:41 PM #10:	TheRealItachi posted... Crazyman93 posted... E32005 posted... google Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? MC_BatCommander posted... Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council. That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me. Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ? You notice how I didn't give the guy who said "city council" shit when I said I live in a town? That's because I KNOW WHAT HE MEANT YOU GRAPE NUT! E32005 posted... Crazyman93 posted... Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google Not even remotely helpful to me. You think I didn't look? --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882682406] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheRealItachi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote>google</quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? <cite>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council.</quote> That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me.</quote> Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ?</quote> You notice how I didn't give the guy who said "city council" shit when I said I live in a town? That's because I KNOW WHAT HE MEANT YOU GRAPE NUT! <cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already?</quote> https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google</quote> Not even remotely helpful to me. You think I didn't look?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
whitelytning 07/10/17 8:08:37 PM #11:	What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request". --- ************************************************ http://i.imgur.com/iZdWIKJ.jpg <cite>whitelytning posted [p:882682582] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRealItachi 07/10/17 8:11:20 PM #12:	whitelytning posted... What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request". He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much. --- http://i.minus.com/ibuVFCJUoFvfh7.gif http://i.imgur.com/yK3iKrK.gif http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/3853476/ <cite>TheRealItachi posted [p:882682737] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>whitelytning posted...</cite> <quote>What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request".</quote> He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 07/10/17 8:12:37 PM #13:	is it aliens? --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:882682810] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>is it aliens?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/10/17 8:12:48 PM #14:	whitelytning posted... What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request". State of Maryland, Carroll County. They flush the water system really frequently and it leaves the water running with a brownish color after they do it. I want to know what they're trying to clear out so badly. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882682823] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>whitelytning posted...</cite> <quote>What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request".</quote> State of Maryland, Carroll County. They flush the water system really frequently and it leaves the water running with a brownish color after they do it. I want to know what they're trying to clear out so badly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
whitelytning 07/10/17 8:13:28 PM #15:	TheRealItachi posted... He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much. Yeah. Sorry, I didn't even read the OP. So, I do these a lot with work TC. It doesn't sound like you are looking for a record, you want an answer to a question which you won't get. You can request records, think forms/e-mails/documents that the agency will have on hand. They can charge you and it can be expensive if they have to do a lot of work so they will ask you to narrow your search or pay. You should start by finding out what department/agency is in charge of the sewers/water. --- ************************************************ http://i.imgur.com/iZdWIKJ.jpg <cite>whitelytning posted [p:882682872] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheRealItachi posted...</cite> <quote>He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much. </quote> Yeah. Sorry, I didn't even read the OP. So, I do these a lot with work TC. It doesn't sound like you are looking for a record, you want an answer to a question which you won't get. You can request records, think forms/e-mails/documents that the agency will have on hand. They can charge you and it can be expensive if they have to do a lot of work so they will ask you to narrow your search or pay. You should start by finding out what department/agency is in charge of the sewers/water.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/10/17 8:25:18 PM #16:	whitelytning posted... TheRealItachi posted... He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much. Yeah. Sorry, I didn't even read the OP. So, I do these a lot with work TC. It doesn't sound like you are looking for a record, you want an answer to a question which you won't get. You can request records, think forms/e-mails/documents that the agency will have on hand. They can charge you and it can be expensive if they have to do a lot of work so they will ask you to narrow your search or pay. You should start by finding out what department/agency is in charge of the sewers/water. Fair enough. I think it's the town, but being a rural (well, officially "suburban development" on paper) it could be handled at the county level. Any suggestions on what I should specifically ask about? I mean, around here, it doesn't help that the town's plumbing is most likely ancient. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882683582] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>whitelytning posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheRealItachi posted...</cite> <quote>He wants to know something about his town...apparently flushing too much. </quote> Yeah. Sorry, I didn't even read the OP. So, I do these a lot with work TC. It doesn't sound like you are looking for a record, you want an answer to a question which you won't get. You can request records, think forms/e-mails/documents that the agency will have on hand. They can charge you and it can be expensive if they have to do a lot of work so they will ask you to narrow your search or pay. You should start by finding out what department/agency is in charge of the sewers/water.</quote> Fair enough. I think it's the town, but being a rural (well, officially "suburban development" on paper) it could be handled at the county level. Any suggestions on what I should specifically ask about? I mean, around here, it doesn't help that the town's plumbing is most likely ancient.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DawkinsNumber4 07/10/17 8:25:32 PM #17:	Crazyman93 posted... TheRealItachi posted... Crazyman93 posted... E32005 posted... google Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? MC_BatCommander posted... Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council. That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me. Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ? You notice how I didn't give the guy who said "city council" shit when I said I live in a town? That's because I KNOW WHAT HE MEANT YOU GRAPE NUT! E32005 posted... Crazyman93 posted... Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google Not even remotely helpful to me. You think I didn't look? What state do you live in? In my state there is a state public information act. I have to write the keeper of records for whatever agency it is I wish to have records for. Laws and all on the matter vary from state to state. --- https://soundcloud.com/xsquader - http://youtube.com/xsquader http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1044-independent-politics - Independent Politics Community Board <cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted [p:882683594] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheRealItachi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote>google</quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already? <cite>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's only for federal requests. If you want this kind of information you'd probably have to appeal to city council.</quote> That's what I'm trying to avoid by doing the state equivalent. I don't really trust them not to BS me.</quote> Are you trying to imitate @DawkinsNumber4 ?</quote> You notice how I didn't give the guy who said "city council" shit when I said I live in a town? That's because I KNOW WHAT HE MEANT YOU GRAPE NUT! <cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote> Okay smart guy, go fucking google it. You think I'd ask CE if I didn't try that already?</quote> https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html 1st link on google</quote> Not even remotely helpful to me. You think I didn't look?</quote> What state do you live in? In my state there is a state public information act. I have to write the keeper of records for whatever agency it is I wish to have records for. Laws and all on the matter vary from state to state.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DawkinsNumber4 07/10/17 8:28:33 PM #18:	Crazyman93 posted... whitelytning posted... What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request". State of Maryland, Carroll County. They flush the water system really frequently and it leaves the water running with a brownish color after they do it. I want to know what they're trying to clear out so badly. http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/OpenGov/pia.aspx To submit a PIA request to a State, county, or municipal agency—see the list of records custodians and submit the request to the contact person. A member of the public should contact the PIA representative to request a public record from the governmental unit. To find the Records Custodian for a State, county, or municipal agency—Click here for the most recent list of State, county, and municipal PIA representatives. The list is updated periodically. To submit or update an agency's Records Custodian Information—Effective October 1, 2015, each governmental unit that maintains public records must annually submit to the Office of the Attorney General the contact information for a Public Information Act Representative. The information must include the name of the governmental unit, the name of the PIA representative, telephone number, mailing address, and email and internet address. Agencies and governmental units should submit updates to their PIA contact information at [email protected]. http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/OpenGov/pia.aspx --- https://soundcloud.com/xsquader - http://youtube.com/xsquader http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1044-independent-politics - Independent Politics Community Board <cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted [p:882683765] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>whitelytning posted...</cite> <quote>What state and what agency? What are you trying to get? Most states have people at specific agencies that you can contact, or a contact number. You might have more success by googling your state and "public records request".</quote> State of Maryland, Carroll County. They flush the water system really frequently and it leaves the water running with a brownish color after they do it. I want to know what they're trying to clear out so badly.</quote> http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/OpenGov/pia.aspx To submit a PIA request to a State, county, or municipal agency—see the list of records custodians and submit the request to the contact person. A member of the public should contact the PIA representative to request a public record from the governmental unit. To find the Records Custodian for a State, county, or municipal agency—Click here for the most recent list of State, county, and municipal PIA representatives. The list is updated periodically. To submit or update an agency's Records Custodian Information—Effective October 1, 2015, each governmental unit that maintains public records must annually submit to the Office of the Attorney General the contact information for a Public Information Act Representative. The information must include the name of the governmental unit, the name of the PIA representative, telephone number, mailing address, and email and internet address. Agencies and governmental units should submit updates to their PIA contact information at piaopengov@oag.state.md.us. http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/OpenGov/pia.aspx</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waluigi7 07/10/17 8:31:47 PM #19:	Crazyman lives in Carrol County, explains a lot. --- Gonna go out on a limb and guess that you are a trump supporter -UnfairRepresent <cite>Waluigi7 posted [p:882683948] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>Crazyman lives in Carrol County, explains a lot.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
whitelytning 07/10/17 8:31:51 PM #20:	You can request a ton. Just throwing idea/concepts -- -any reports or documents from any inspection or review done on the water system or on a specific part of the water system, -invoices or purchase orders for any piece of equipment used to upgrade or replace any part of it -any e-mail or written correspondence to or from any town employee that includes..(search terms you think are important) You should also narrow the scope of this one to a time frame like the last year. - public comments or hearings related to the water system or public works. The key is starting broad so the person putting the stuff together will include relevant things but being specific enough so you don't just get a huge bill. I have done these before for e-mails with search terms and have gotten a bill for a few $K just if they wanted to run the search. They can also not do them if they think you are requesting them for no reason or just to be annoying so don't piss off the person that ends up speaking with you if you if you actually go through with it. --- ************************************************ http://i.imgur.com/iZdWIKJ.jpg <cite>whitelytning posted [p:882683953] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>You can request a ton. Just throwing idea/concepts -- -any reports or documents from any inspection or review done on the water system or on a specific part of the water system, -invoices or purchase orders for any piece of equipment used to upgrade or replace any part of it -any e-mail or written correspondence to or from any town employee that includes..(search terms you think are important) You should also narrow the scope of this one to a time frame like the last year. - public comments or hearings related to the water system or public works. The key is starting broad so the person putting the stuff together will include relevant things but being specific enough so you don't just get a huge bill. I have done these before for e-mails with search terms and have gotten a bill for a few $K just if they wanted to run the search. They can also not do them if they think you are requesting them for no reason or just to be annoying so don't piss off the person that ends up speaking with you if you if you actually go through with it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/10/17 8:44:29 PM #21:	That's incredibly helpful, thank you. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882684743] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote>That's incredibly helpful, thank you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DawkinsNumber4 07/11/17 6:36:02 PM #22:	Crazyman93 posted... That's incredibly helpful, thank you. Me or him? --- https://soundcloud.com/xsquader - http://youtube.com/xsquader http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1044-independent-politics - Independent Politics Community Board <cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted [p:882739719] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote>That's incredibly helpful, thank you.</quote> Me or him?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 07/11/17 7:09:58 PM #23:	DawkinsNumber4 posted... Crazyman93 posted... That's incredibly helpful, thank you. Me or him? Both of you. --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:882741507] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote>That's incredibly helpful, thank you.</quote> Me or him?</quote> Both of you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DawkinsNumber4 07/11/17 10:13:25 PM #24:	Crazyman93 posted... DawkinsNumber4 posted... Crazyman93 posted... That's incredibly helpful, thank you. Me or him? Both of you. Oh, you're welcome. --- https://soundcloud.com/xsquader - http://youtube.com/xsquader http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1044-independent-politics - Independent Politics Community Board <cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted [p:882751586] in Anyone kno... [t:75551591]...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DawkinsNumber4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Crazyman93 posted...</cite> <quote>That's incredibly helpful, thank you.</quote> Me or him?</quote> Both of you.</quote> Oh, you're welcome.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Anyone know how to file a FOIA Request of a local government? Town sized. (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Anyone know how to file a FOIA Request of a local government? Town sized.