A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Wilkinson in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request was made by Northwoods Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., were a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. As we at Northwoods Reporter continue our mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, access to these public records is essential.
In the request, we highlighted our role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. We believe this makes us eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await the response from the Town of Wilkinson and will keep our readers updated on any developments regarding this request.
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