A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Oconto regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024.
As part of our commitment to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs at Chippewa Valley Times, we requested records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically seeking a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We continue to work diligently in gathering and reporting news to the public, ensuring that all processes are transparent and that all parties involved are held accountable. We will update our readers as soon as we receive the requested information from the City of Oconto.
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