FOIA Request to Town Of St. Pauls regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town Of St. Pauls by Old North News, seeking access to specific records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request, dated February 1, 2026, asks for copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records 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 seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News highlights its role in gathering information for public dissemination and stresses the importance of access to public records for media professionals. They also mention their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their media status. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, they ask for a specific statutory basis for denial and release all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information 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.
