A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Calumet, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by us at Fond Du Lac Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., are for a list of voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is vital for our ongoing reporting and analysis of election-related matters in the region.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public. Access to public records such as these is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as media professionals engaged in informing the public about important civic matters, we should be eligible for a fee waiver for this request. We eagerly await a response from the Town of Calumet so that we can continue our mission of providing timely and accurate information to our readers.
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