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Clarkston council approves $42 FOIA fee refund in 5-1 vote
Summary
On July 14, 2025, the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council voted 5-1 to refund $42 to Ms. Bisio for two hours of work related to a May 14 FOIA request; Councilmember Forte cast the lone dissenting vote.
The City of the Village of Clarkston City Council on July 14 approved a resolution to refund $42 to Ms. Bisio for two hours of staff time related to a May 14 Freedom of Information Act request. Councilmember Avery moved the resolution, and Councilmember Jones supported it.
The vote was 5-1 in favor. Councilmembers Casey, Avery, Wylie (Mayor), Rodgers (Mayor Pro Tem) and Jones voted yes; Councilmember Forte voted no. The transcript does not record a stated reason for the dissent.
The resolution directs the refund to compensate part of the cost Ms. Bisio incurred in processing the FOIA request. The clerk's office will issue the $42 refund as authorized by council. The motion carried and no additional conditions were attached.
