FOIA Request to Town of Spring Hope 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 Spring Hope, North Carolina, seeking access to records related to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts executed, approved, or effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
In the event that any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. Additionally, as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
