FOIA Request to Town of Jamestown regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Jamestown by Old North News, seeking access to records related to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific details requested include the title of each 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 seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has requested a fee waiver based on its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news for public dissemination. They have highlighted their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
