A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of De Soto regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024.
We at SW Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, made the request under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. We specifically requested a list of 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 will continue to keep you updated as we await a response from the Village of De Soto.
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