FOIA Request to Town of Spindale regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Town of Spindale 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 records requested 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. Furthermore, Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The FOIA request highlights its purpose as gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It also notes that any denial or withholding of requested information should be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such action. Additionally, Old North News has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization involved in reporting news and providing transparency to the public.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
