FOIA Request to Town of Parkton regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Parkton by Old North News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The focus is on obtaining copies of the town’s new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records should include details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request aims to gather information for public interest dissemination and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Old North News emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Consequently, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
