A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Cross, Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request, issued by WC Wisconsin News, sought details about new voter registrations that took place on November 5, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at WC Wisconsin News believe in the importance of public record access for journalistic transparency and accountability. We requested these records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for an electronic format delivery.
The specific information requested pertains to individuals who registered to vote on Election Day itself. This data is crucial in understanding the demographics and turnout rates of same-day registrants—a group often overlooked in election analyses.
Given our role in gathering and reporting news to the public, we also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. This waiver allows us to continue our mission of holding public institutions accountable without undue financial burden.
We await a response from the Town of Cross and remain committed to delivering transparent and timely information about local government affairs to our readers.
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