FOIA Request to Town of Woodland regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Woodland, North Carolina, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, dated February 1, 2026, aims to obtain the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and is intended for dissemination to the public. The request specifies 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 if available. In case any part of the 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 media organization dedicated to reporting news and ensuring transparency in governmental affairs, Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests.
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.
