The Freedom of Information Act provides the public with the right to inspect public records or to obtain copies. The City Clerk serves as the official FOIA Coordinator.
FOIA Request must be submitted in writing to the following address or to the Clerk's email.

City of Portland
Attn:  FOIA Coordinator
259 Kent St.
Portland, MI  48875

The Freedom of Information Act requires that the City of Portland respond to requests within five business days. The City of Portland may require an extension of ten business days. FOIA allows the public to inspect or make requests for copies of public records, but does not require the City of Portland to create a document in response to questions of a general nature.