A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Union regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by SW Wisconsin News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., were for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. The request specified that the information should preferably be provided in an electronic format.
As members of the media at SW Wisconsin News, 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 await a response from the Town of Union regarding this request and will continue our commitment to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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