FOIA Request to Town of Pilot Mountain regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A request has been made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., by Yadkin Valley News seeking access to specific financial records from the Town of Pilot Mountain. The request was submitted on February 1, 2026, and it seeks information that is vital for public knowledge and transparency in local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asks for the town’s existing vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records should include detailed information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. This information is sought in an electronic format if available, which would facilitate easier dissemination to the public.
The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and contributes to transparency in government spending. It is important to note that this request does not require the creation of new documents but only pertains to records that currently exist. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Yadkin Valley News has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media organization committed to reporting news and holding public institutions accountable. The organization behind this effort, The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
