FOIA Request to Camden County regarding new or amended contracts on January 16, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Camden County, North Carolina, by Old North News on January 16, 2026. The request seeks access to copies of all newly executed contracts or amendments entered into by the county between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The specific areas of interest include public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request emphasizes the preference for receiving these records in electronic format and specifies that it applies only to existing records. It also requests signed contracts or amendments executed during the specified time period.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records as they are members of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note within Camden County’s educational sector, data from the 2022-23 school year indicates that out of 95 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Camden County school districts, only 22 (23.2%) were considered ready for college.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
