FOIA Request to City of Portage Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
A request was made by SC Wisconsin News for a list of new voters who registered on November 5, 2024. The request was sent under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and the news organization has asked for the information in an electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SC Wisconsin News believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await the response from the City of Portage regarding this request and will keep our readers updated on any developments.