A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of West Point, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by SC 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 to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is vital for our news coverage as it helps us provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable. As a media organization, we believe in the importance of access to public records and consider it essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
In the request, we highlighted our role as a media outlet involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. We also expressed our belief that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq.
SC Wisconsin News remains committed to providing accurate and timely information about local government affairs and continues to use tools like FOIA requests to ensure transparency and accountability in our democratic processes.
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