FOIA Request to Town of Mount Pleasant regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, seeking access to records related to new or amended contracts. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1, and specifically targets contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include several key details: the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
In their communication, Old North News expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. They also highlighted their role as a media organization dedicated to gathering information of public interest for dissemination. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as members of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization 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.
