FOIA Request to Town of Rockwell regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Rockwell 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, specifically requesting information on new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The details requested include the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news for public dissemination. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws.
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.
