A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of North Bay, Wisconsin, on November 7, 2024. The request, submitted by Racine Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought details about new voter registrations.
Specifically, we at Racine Sun requested a list of voters who registered on Election Day – November 5, 2024. This information was requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery.
As journalists dedicated to transparency and public accountability, we believe that access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We also expressed our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals in the request.
The intent behind this FOIA request is to provide the public with greater transparency about local government affairs and ensure accountability within public institutions. As always, we at Racine Sun remain committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive news coverage to our readers.
We await a response from the Village of North Bay and will keep our readers updated as more information becomes available.
