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Heather Bowman
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Recent FOIA requests
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ReceivedSubjectStatusResponse
May 22, 2026Sheriff's overtime — Q1 2026In progressDue May 29, 2026
May 20, 2026FY2026 budget working papersCompletedMay 24, 2026
May 14, 2026CH-12 contract award documentsCompletedMay 19, 2026
May 11, 2026Board of Review correspondenceCompletedMay 18, 2026
May 5, 2026Body-camera footage — case 2026-117PartialMay 12, 2026