A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town Of Browning in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, made by NC Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks information about new voter registrations that occurred on Election Day.
Specifically, NC Wisconsin News is requesting a list of voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for the records to be provided in an electronic format.
As a media organization, we at NC Wisconsin News are deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the community, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the FOIA guidelines. We await response from the Town Of Browning regarding this request and will continue our efforts towards ensuring transparency and accountability in our local government’s affairs.
