A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Eland in Wisconsin by the Green Bay Reporter on November 7, 2024. The request sought details regarding new voter registrations that took place on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
As a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Green Bay Reporter are dedicated to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Access to public records such as these is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
The specific request under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., was for an electronic format list of voters who registered on November 5, 2024. This information is essential for understanding voter turnout patterns and the effectiveness of same-day registration processes.
We believe that as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver. This will enable us to continue our work in disseminating important information and promoting transparency within our community.
We await a response from the Village of Eland’s clerk office and will keep our readers updated with any developments regarding this request.
