FOIA Request to Town of Hayesville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Hayesville by Old North News on February 1, 2026. 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 request specifies a desire for the following details where available: 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 requester has emphasized that this information is sought in an electronic format if possible and clarifies that it does not necessitate the creation of new documents but pertains only to records that currently exist.
The FOIA request also highlights that if any part of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, Old North News underscores its role in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. Consequently, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
