FOIA Request to Town of Pollocksville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Pollocksville by Old North News, seeking access to records related to new or amended contracts. The request, dated February 1, 2026, specifically asks for 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 include details such as contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. The request emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has also requested a fee waiver on the grounds that they are a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
Additionally, Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
