FOIA Request to City of Greensboro regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Greensboro by Old North News on February 1, 2026. 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. The information is requested under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination purposes and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists news media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
