A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Wild Rose in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, made by SC Wisconsin News, sought information regarding new voter registrations that occurred on November 5, 2024.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SC Wisconsin News are committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. We believe that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
The specific request made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., was for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is critical for understanding voter turnout and engagement in the recent election.
We have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in gathering and disseminating news to the public. As always, we remain committed to delivering accurate and timely information about local government affairs to our readers.
We await a response from the Village of Wild Rose and will continue our efforts to provide transparent reporting on this matter.
