FOIA Request to Town of Franklinville 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 Franklinville, North Carolina, seeking access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts executed, approved, or effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request aims to obtain this information under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The request specifies that the records should include details such as contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. This information is sought for public interest purposes and dissemination through media channels.
Old North News has requested these records in electronic format if available and has asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for their work in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
If any part of the request is denied or withheld, Old North News requests that the specific statutory basis for denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine 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.
