FOIA Request to Town of Warrenton regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Warrenton by NE Piedmont News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., specifically requesting copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
NE Piedmont News is seeking this information for public interest purposes and intends to disseminate it to the public. The organization has also requested a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news. Additionally, if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for the specific statutory basis for denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
