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Grand Blanc Township Under Fire for $164,000 FOIA Fees After Fire Department Dispute

Township faces questions after issuing more than $160,000 in FOIA fees tied to an ongoing fire department dispute.

Independent journalist Anna Matson is challenging Grand Blanc Township after receiving more than $160,000 in FOIA fees while investigating fire department staffing concerns and the fire chief’s administrative leave. In this interview, Matson explains why she believes the charges violate Michigan’s open-records law and why transparency matters for public safety, taxpayers and first responders. This video breaks down the growing conflict between residents demanding answers and township officials accused of blocking access to information.

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