A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Cleveland regarding same day registered voters for the 2024 election on November 7, 2024. The request was made by NC Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for a list of new registrations voters that registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is vital in ensuring transparency and accountability in our electoral process. As a media organization, we believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about these important aspects of our democracy.
In the request, we emphasized our role as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We also stated our belief that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information. We await a response from the Town of Cleveland and will continue working tirelessly to provide accurate and timely information to our readers.
