FOIA Request to Town Of Hertford regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town Of Hertford, North Carolina, seeking detailed records of expense reimbursements for the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1, and aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, Old North News has requested these records in electronic format if available.
In the event 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. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in government affairs, Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in gathering and reporting news to the public.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
