FOIA Request to Town of Taylorsville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Taylorsville by Old North News, seeking records related to new or amended contracts. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and specifically asks for records from the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request aims to obtain electronic copies of the city’s new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during January 2026. The requested information includes contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered.
Old North News emphasizes that this request is intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the media involved in reporting news to the public, Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The organization is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws.
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.
