FOIA Request to City of Dunn regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Dunn, North Carolina, by Old North News. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The specific records requested include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. The aim is to gather information for public dissemination and ensure transparency in local governmental affairs.
Old North News emphasizes that this request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. If any part of the request is denied or withheld, they ask for a specific statutory basis for such denial and expect all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released. The media organization also requests a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news for public interest.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
