FOIA Request to Town of Jonesville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Jonesville by Yadkin Valley News, seeking access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts executed, approved, or effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The request specifically seeks information in electronic format, if available, including details such as contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Should any portion of the request be denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Yadkin Valley News has requested a fee waiver due to its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups 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.
