A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Wrightstown concerning a list of new voter registrations from the 2024 Election Day. The request, made by us at Green Bay Reporter, was dispatched on November 7, 2024.
We requested the records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and expressed a preference for an electronic format for easier accessibility and processing. The specific information sought was a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the general public.
Given our role in gathering and disseminating information to the public, we have also indicated our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals. We await a response from the Village of Wrightstown and will continue to keep our readers updated on developments surrounding this request.
