FOIA Request to Town of Grifton regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted to the Town of Grifton under the North Carolina Public Records Law by Old North News. The request seeks access to the town’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. Specifically, the request asks for details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested that any denial or withholding of information be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such actions.
Old North News has also indicated their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
