FOIA Request to Village of St. Helena regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of St. Helena by Old North News, seeking access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request specifically targets 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 several key details: 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 aim is to gather information that holds public interest for dissemination purposes.
Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in government affairs, Old North News has also sought a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through access to public records.
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.
