FOIA Request to Guilford County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Guilford County, North Carolina. The request sought access to records pertaining to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include specific 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 the goods or services covered. This request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public and is limited to records that currently exist without requiring the creation of new documents.
Old North News emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of their professional responsibilities. They highlighted the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
The requester 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 here.
Of 4,759 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Guilford County school districts, 1,061 (22.3%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
