A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town Of Ellsworth regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by WC Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., are a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is crucial for WC Wisconsin News in their ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
As members of the media, we at WC Wisconsin News believe that access to public records is essential 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 have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep the public informed as we await a response from the Town Of Ellsworth regarding this request.
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