A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Hilbert in Wisconsin regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by Fox Cities News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for a list of voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is sought under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for an electronic format.
As a media organization, we at Fox Cities News are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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.
We await the response from the Village of Hilbert regarding this FOIA request and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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