FOIA Request to Town of Bath regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Bath in North Carolina by Old North News, seeking access to specific public records. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1, and it aims to obtain electronic copies of 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 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 is intended for gathering information that holds public interest for dissemination purposes. It is emphasized that this request pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The media organization also expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. As a member of the media involved in reporting news to the public, Old North News seeks a fee waiver based on their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
