FOIA Request to Town of Severn regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Severn, North Carolina, 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 specifically asks for the following details related to these contracts: 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 information is sought in an electronic format if available.
Old North News has emphasized that this request is made in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records Law and is intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination. They have requested a fee waiver citing their role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website 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.
