FOIA Request to Town of Grifton 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 Grifton, North Carolina, seeking records related to new or amended contracts. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and it specifically targets contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes several key details: the title of each 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. This request aims to gather information that is already available without necessitating the creation of new documents.
Old North News emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news for public dissemination and highlighted its eligibility for a fee waiver as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
