FOIA Request to Town Of Windsor regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town Of Windsor by Old North News. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The requested records should include details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, 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 to the public. The request specifies that it is limited to 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 if available. They have also requested that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Old North News emphasizes their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
