FOIA Request to Village of Elmwood Park Regarding Same Day Registered Voters for 2024 Election on November 7, 2024.
As a dedicated media organization, Racine Sun is committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. In line with this commitment, we have requested records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., from the Village of Elmwood Park.
Specifically, we are seeking a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This request forms part of our efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
