A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Shell Lake regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024.
We at Northwoods Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, made the request under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. Specifically, we requested a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024.
As members of the media, our role involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The FOIA request was sent with the aim of promoting transparency and accountability in our democratic processes. It is part of our ongoing commitment at Northwoods Reporter to ensure that all activities related to elections are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
We await a response from the City Of Shell Lake and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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