FOIA Request to Town of White Lake regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of White Lake on February 1, 2026, by South North Carolina News. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, South North Carolina News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In their communication, South North Carolina News highlighted their role as a media organization committed to gathering information of public interest for dissemination. They also noted their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media. Furthermore, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists news media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
