A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village Of Coloma regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by SC Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific information requested pertains to a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This request is in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and the data is preferably expected in an electronic format.
As members of the media, we at SC Wisconsin News are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that given our role in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We await a positive response from the Village Of Coloma and remain open for any questions they may have regarding this request.
