FOIA Request to City of Saluda regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Saluda by Old North News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination. It specifically targets existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format, if available.
The request also notes that if any part is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in government affairs, Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news to the public.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
