A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Eau Pleine in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, issued by Central Wisconsin News, sought detailed information about new voter registrations that occurred on November 5, 2024.
As a news organization committed to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at Central Wisconsin News believe access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., were for a list of new voters who registered on November 5, 2024. We expressed a preference for receiving these records in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting.
Given our role in gathering and disseminating information to the public, we also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. This is in line with our commitment to providing the public with important information about their communities without unnecessary financial burden.
We remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request from the Town of Eau Pleine or any other relevant parties. As always, our goal is to ensure that our readers are well-informed about important developments within their community.
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