FOIA Request to Town of Emerald Isle regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Emerald Isle on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., specifically requesting 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 contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News emphasizes that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they seek a specific statutory basis for the denial and request all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. They express willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Old North News underscores their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They also highlight their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals. Additionally, they note their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws.
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.
