A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Eden in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, issued by Fond Du Lac Times, sought details about new voter registrations that occurred on Election Day.
As a news organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at Fond Du Lac Times are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions. We believe that access to such public records is vital for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
The specific request was for a list of voters who registered on the day of the election - November 5, 2024. We requested this information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and preferably in an electronic format.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we underscored our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals during this process.
We await a response from the Town of Eden's office regarding this request and will continue our pursuit of transparency and accountability in local government affairs.