FOIA Request to Town of Granite Falls regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Granite Falls by Old North News. The request seeks access to records pertaining to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The information is requested under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The records sought 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. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. As a member of the media, Old North News aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
