FOIA Request to Montgomery County regarding new or amended contracts on January 16, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Montgomery County, North Carolina, seeking access to records of newly executed contracts or amendments within the county for the year 2024. The request, sent on January 16, 2026, specifically targets contracts in the areas of public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request aims to obtain copies of all signed contracts or amendments that were executed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these documents in electronic format where possible. The request is limited to existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. By accessing these public records, they aim to fulfill their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The requester has also requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to their involvement in gathering and reporting news.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
In related educational statistics from Montgomery County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, it was reported that out of 195 senior students taking the reading portion of the ACT exam, only 31 students (15.9%) were considered ready for college.
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.
