FOIA Request to Town of Garner regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Garner by Old North News, seeking access to specific records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request was sent on February 1, 2026, and it focuses on obtaining copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include several key details: the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest for dissemination to the public. The request emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. The organization has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—Old North News asserts its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Given their media status, they have also requested a fee waiver as part of their professional responsibilities.
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.
