A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town Of Turtle, Wisconsin, regarding voter registration records on November 7, 2024.
The Southern Wisconsin Times requested a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and the organization expressed a preference for receiving the information in an electronic format.
As members of the media committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Southern Wisconsin Times believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These 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 eagerly await a response from the Town Of Turtle's clerk office and will continue to pursue this matter in our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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