A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Edgar, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by Central Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific request was for a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024. This information is sought under the provisions of the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for an electronic format.
As a news organization, we at Central Wisconsin News 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, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to seek out this type of information in order to keep the public informed about their local government's activities and decisions.
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