FOIA Request to Town of Broadway regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Broadway, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request, dated February 1, 2026, pertains to the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request outlines a need for detailed information including the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. This information is sought under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
Old North News emphasizes that this request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It is specified that only existing records are requested and there is no requirement for creating new documents. Should any part of the request be denied or withheld, a statutory basis for such denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The media organization also highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their position in disseminating news, they believe they qualify for a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, Old North News mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
