FOIA Request to Town of Alto Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
We at Fond Du Lac Times, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have sent a request under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., to the Town of Alto. The request was made for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill 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.
The information requested will aid in providing comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs and ensuring transparency in the electoral process. It will also help us keep our readers informed about new voter registrations during this election period.
We await a positive response from the Town of Alto regarding this request and remain committed to delivering accurate and timely news to our readers.
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