A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Erin, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request specifically sought a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
The request was made by us at the Washington County Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of our commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public, we invoked the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., in our request.
We requested that the information be provided in an electronic format for ease of access and analysis. Given our role as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we also requested a fee waiver typically granted to media professionals.
Our goal is to ensure that the public remains informed about important civic matters such as voter registration. This data will help us analyze trends in voter behavior and participation during the recent election.
As always, we remain committed to providing thorough and timely coverage of local government affairs. We look forward to receiving this information from the Town of Erin and sharing our findings with our readers.
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