FOIA Request to Village of Lynxville Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
We at SW Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have formally requested records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., from the Village of Lynxville. The request specifically seeks a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this information in order to continue providing our readers with accurate and up-to-date news about local government affairs. We believe that transparency in these matters is crucial for an informed citizenry and a healthy democracy.
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