FOIA Request to Town of Delton Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
We at the Chippewa Valley Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have sent a formal request to the Town of Delton under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. The request, dated November 7, 2024, seeks access to a list of new voters who registered on Election Day - November 5, 2024.
As a news organization serving the public interest, we believe in the importance of transparency and accountability in our democratic processes. Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We are dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for our readership.
The requested information will aid us in providing detailed coverage and insights into voter registration trends and participation rates during this critical election period. As we continue our reporting efforts, we believe that this data will contribute significantly towards understanding the dynamics of voter engagement in our community.
As media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver for this information. We remain committed to keeping our community informed about important local government affairs and trust that the Town of Delton will support us in this endeavor.
We look forward to receiving a positive response from the Town of Delton regarding our request.