A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Readstown, Wisconsin, seeking details about new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by us at SW Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We are specifically requesting a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is being sought under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and we have expressed our preference for receiving this data in an electronic format.
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 a media professional.
We await the response from the Village of Readstown's clerk office regarding this request.
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