FOIA Request to Town of Princeton 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 Princeton on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. The records requested pertain to the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request specifies that the information should include the names of vendors paid by the city, along with the dates and amounts of payments made. Additionally, descriptions of goods or services purchased are sought as part of this request. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The purpose of this FOIA request is to gather information deemed to be in the public interest and intended for dissemination to the public. It emphasizes that only existing records are being requested and no new documents need to be created. In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Old North News has also highlighted its role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in government affairs. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
This request is further supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
