A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Decatur, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The Southern Wisconsin Times requested a list of voters who registered on Election Day.
The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and it is preferred that the information be provided in an electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
These responsibilities 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 a media professional.
We at Southern Wisconsin Times are committed to delivering detailed and accurate reports about our local government's activities. Accessing this data will allow us to provide our readers with a clear picture of voter registration trends during the recent election.
Should there be any questions or concerns regarding this request, we encourage open communication and look forward to cooperating with the Town of Decatur in fulfilling this request.
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