A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Anderson in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, made by Northwoods Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought information about new voter registrations.
Specifically, the request asked for a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024. This data is crucial for understanding voter turnout and participation rates in local elections.
At Northwoods Reporter, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await the response from the Town of Anderson and will continue to provide updates as this story develops. As always, we remain committed to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.