FOIA Request to Town of Trenton 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 Trenton in North Carolina. 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 specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination through media channels. This request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member organization within The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
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.
