FOIA Request to Swain County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted to Swain County by Old North News under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. The request seeks access 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 details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is made in the interest of gathering information of public concern for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that this request pertains only to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
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 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.
