FOIA Request to Granville County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Granville County, North Carolina, seeking records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific details requested include the title of the 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 is limited to records that currently exist without necessitating the creation of new documents.
The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted the importance of access to public records for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
