FOIA Request to Town of Roxobel 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 Roxobel, North Carolina, seeking access to specific records related to new or amended contracts. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain information under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The request seeks 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 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.
Old North News emphasizes that this request is for gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It specifies that only existing records are sought and does not require the creation of new documents. In case any portion of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As members of the media involved in reporting news to the public, Old North News requests a fee waiver based on their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine 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.
