FOIA Request to Town of Aztalan Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
A request for public records was submitted to the Town of Aztalan under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., by Whitewater Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated November 7, 2024, specifically sought information about new voter registrations that occurred on November 5, 2024.
As members of the media at Whitewater Times, we are engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In line with our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We believe that this information will contribute significantly towards maintaining transparency in our democratic processes and keeping our readers informed about recent developments in local governance.
For any questions or clarifications regarding this request, please feel free to reach out to us at Whitewater Times.