A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Marshall in Wisconsin on November 7, 2024. The request was made by Madison Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically sought access to records of new voter registrations that occurred on November 5, 2024. As per the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., the preferred format for these records is electronic.
At Madison Reporter, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public with utmost transparency and accountability. Access to public records such as these is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that by obtaining this information, we can provide our readers with a clearer picture of civic participation during the recent election.
As a media organization, we have requested a fee waiver for this information under the provisions applicable to media professionals. We await a response from the Village of Marshall and will continue to update our readers as more information becomes available.
We at Madison Reporter remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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