FOIA Request to Town of Lewisville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Lewisville on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The information requested includes 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 seeks records already in existence and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has requested that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The news organization prefers to receive these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of the media, Old North News highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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.
