A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Poplar 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 were for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. As stated in the request, this information is sought under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and is preferably desired in an electronic format.
As members of the media at Northwoods Reporter, we are involved in 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.
We await response from the Village of Poplar regarding this request. We continue to uphold our commitment towards ensuring transparency and accountability within our local government institutions.
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