FOIA Request to Town of Scotland Neck regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Scotland Neck by Old North News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request specifies that the records should include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, Old North News has requested these records in electronic format if available.
Old North News also highlighted its role in gathering information for public dissemination and requested a fee waiver as a media professional. The organization noted its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions through FOIA requests.
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.
