A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village Of Germantown regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request, filed by Washington County Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to public records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq.
The specific information requested is a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. As we at Washington County Times are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 Germantown and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
