Marquette County Board Special Meeting 06-16-2026

The Marquette County Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2026, primarily to address a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal concerning the redacted portions of the county's aviation fuel contract with Avfuel. The appeal was filed by Mr. Sibley, who challenged the withholding of contract details, arguing that the county had not provided a lawful basis for the redactions and that similar contracts from other Michigan airports were fully disclosed. After discussion, including legal counsel input on proprietary information exemptions under FOIA, the board voted 5-1 to grant the appeal and directed staff to release the unredacted contract to Mr. Sibley. The meeting underscored the importance of transparency and adherence to FOIA requirements in procurement-related contracts involving public assets.