FOIA Request to Town of Selma regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Selma in North Carolina. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, 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 records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. It also specifies a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
As part of this request, Old North News has indicated its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering information for public dissemination. The organization seeks transparency from public institutions and believes it qualifies for a fee waiver due to its media status. Furthermore, Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation focused on leveraging FOIA laws to increase government transparency.
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.
