A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town Of Fayette in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, made by SW Wisconsin News, sought information regarding new voter registrations that occurred on November 5, 2024.
In the pursuit of comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SW Wisconsin News requested these records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for an electronic format.
As members of the media, our role involves 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 remain committed to ensuring that all processes related to our democratic process are transparent and accessible. We continue to appreciate the cooperation of government bodies like the Town Of Fayette in helping us achieve this goal.
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