A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Gurney, Wisconsin, on November 7, 2024. The request was made by NC Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically asking for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. As an integral part of our journalistic work at NC Wisconsin News, we are 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.
Given our role in disseminating information to the community, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We remain committed to delivering reliable and up-to-date news about local government affairs and will continue seeking transparency through legal means such as FOIA requests.
We will provide updates once we receive a response from the Town of Gurney regarding this request.
